Republic of Kenya

Kind

state

Region

East Africa, Africa

Recorded period

1963 – present

Objects are filed under the historical authority that actually issued or made them. A recorded period comes from the issuer's own reference description and is left blank where no source states it.

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Nicholas Gemini via Wikimedia Commons

modern coins

Kenyan shilling coinage

1966 onwards

Kenyan shilling coinage encompasses the metallic currency of Kenya, first introduced in 1966 under the mandate of the Central Bank of Kenya Act to replace the regional East African shilling at par. The currency is divided into 100 cents, with early issues circulating in denominations ranging from 5 cents up to 2 shi…

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CGB via Numista

banknotes

10 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1969–1974 (Pick 7)

1969-1974

This 10 Shillings note was issued in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya, with dates recorded from 1969–1974. It belongs to the Shilling (1966-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1963-date). It measures 145 × 82 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of W…

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CGB via Numista

banknotes

100 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1969–1973 (Pick 10)

1969-1973

This 100 Shillings note was issued in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya, with dates recorded from 1969–1973. It belongs to the Shilling (1966-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1963-date). It measures 159 × 94 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of…

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nordboutik59 via Numista

banknotes

20 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1969–1973 (Pick 8)

1969-1973

This 20 Shillings note was issued in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya, with dates recorded from 1969–1973. It belongs to the Shilling (1966-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1963-date). It measures 163 × 87 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of W…

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CGB via Numista

banknotes

50 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1969–1971 (Pick 9)

1969-1971

This 50 Shillings note was issued in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya, with dates recorded from 1969–1971. It belongs to the Shilling (1966-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1963-date). It measures 152 × 94 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of W…

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Post of Kenya, via Wikimedia Commons

stamps

Telecommunications Development in East Africa issue, Republic of Kenya, 1975

1975

The Telecommunications Development in East Africa issue comprises 3 postage stamps released by the Republic of Kenya on 17 November 1975. The StampWorld catalogue lists 3 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 53, 54, 55), printed in 3 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: 2/1.50Sh multicoloured…

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hex7ech via Numista

banknotes

20 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1988–1992 (Pick 25)

1988-1992

This 20 Shillings note was issued in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya, with dates recorded from 1988–1992. It belongs to the Shilling (1966-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1963-date). It measures 146 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of W…

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CGB via Numista

banknotes

200 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1996–2002 (Pick 38)

1996-2002

This 200 Shillings note was issued in Kenya by the Central Bank of Kenya, with dates recorded from 1996–2002. It belongs to the Shilling (1966-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1963-date). It measures 144 × 76 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of…

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