20 Shillings, Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya, 1988–1992 (Pick 25)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1988-1992
Issuing entity
Republic of KenyaThis 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 World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 25.
Obverse: Front facing bust of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi at right, arms at centre, flower at right. Its lettering reads “20 / BANKI KUU YA KENYA / CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA / LEGAL TENDER FOR TWENTY SHILLINGS / HARAMBEE / DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI / PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA / FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / SHILINGI ISHIRINI”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Kenya All pull together Twenty Shillings”.
Reverse: Moi International Sports Complex at centre, mountain in background. Its lettering reads “20 / TWENTY SHILLINGS”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Lion head. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
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Historical context
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Physical characteristics
- Size
- 146 × 76 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
- Watermark
- Lion head
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
- Currency
- Shilling (1966-date)
- Issuing bank
- Central Bank of Kenya
Design
- Obverse
- Front facing bust of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi at right, arms at centre, flower at right
- Reverse
- Moi International Sports Complex at centre, mountain in background
- Obverse lettering
- 20 / BANKI KUU YA KENYA / CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA / LEGAL TENDER FOR TWENTY SHILLINGS / HARAMBEE / DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI / PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA / FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS / SHILINGI ISHIRINI
- Reverse lettering
- 20 / TWENTY SHILLINGS
Identification
- Value
- 20 Shillings
- Dates recorded
- 1988-1992
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 25
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P25
- NumistaN# 209799
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.