With the recent announcement by President Buhari on the reintroduction of the old ₦200 note into circulation as legal tender, Twitter users have expressed their excitement and support for the humble note that has stood the test of time.
While bidding farewell to the old ₦500 and ₦1000 notes, Nigerians are celebrating the survival of the ₦200 note and penning tributes to it.
Twitter users have taken to the platform to express their joy and excitement at the news of the reintroduction of the ₦200 old note as legal tender. The tweets range from emotional tributes to hilarious jokes, as Nigerians celebrate the note that has survived the phasing out of other higher denominations.
One Twitter user, @olaoturn_, expressed his love for the ₦200 note by saying, “I knew it. You can’t disappoint me just like that… my favorite Nigerian currency N200😭😭.”
Another user, @vickAlmondo, expressed his support for the note by saying, “I knew there was hope for you my boy! 😂😂😂 My dear N200……. Buhari you do this one.”
Also, tweet from @newtonIkire reads: Sole Survivor, dear humble N200! RIP N500 and N1000……. It’s always not about the size.
The reintroduction of the ₦200 old note into circulation is a move that has been welcomed by many Nigerians, who see it as a step towards the government’s effort to promote financial inclusion and ease of transactions.
The small size and value of the note make it an ideal option for micro-transactions and purchases, which are common in many parts of Nigeria.
This move will also reduce the burden on Nigerians who have been struggling to exchange their old ₦500 and ₦1000 notes for the new currency, which has been in circulation for some time.
As the nation bids farewell to the old ₦500 and ₦1000 notes, Nigerians are celebrating the survival of the ₦200 old note and expressing their love and support for it.
The reintroduction of the note as legal tender is a move that is expected to have a positive impact on the Nigerian economy and promote financial inclusion among Nigerians.
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