Coins KENYA - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
50 cents Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "50" and the country's coat of arms. On both sides of the coat of arms there is a year of issue divided in two. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - FIFTY CENTS.
2005, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 21.90 mm., Thickness - 1.90 mm. The weight - 4.50 g. Corrugated edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2005, issued in 2005, 2009
1 shilling Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "1" and the coat of arms of the country. On both sides of the coat of arms there is a year of issue divided in two. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - ONE SHILLING.
2005, Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 23.90 mm., Thickness - 1.90 mm. The weight - 5.50 g. Corrugated edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2005, issued in 2005, 2009
5 shillings Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "5" and the reduced coat of arms of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - FIVE SHILLINGS 2010, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2010 Bimetal. Ring - steel plated with nickel, insert - steel plated with aluminum bronze. Diameter - 19.50 mm., Thickness - 1.85 mm. The edge is corrugated.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2010
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
10 shillings Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "10" and the reduced coat of arms of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - TEN SHILLINGS 2010, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2010 Bimetal. Ring - aluminum bronze plated steel, insert - nickel plated steel. Diameter - 23.00 mm., Thickness - 1.75 mm. The edge is corrugated.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2010
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
20 shillings Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "20" (the design of the numbers has been slightly changed compared to the previous editions) and the coat of arms of the country. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - TWENTY SHILLINGS 2010, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2010 Bimetal. Ring - steel plated with nickel, insert - steel plated with aluminum bronze. Diameter - 26.00 mm., Thickness - 2.40 mm. Sectoral corrugation edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2010
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
40 shillings. "40 years of the country's independence" Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Mwai Kibaki, (born November 15, 1931), the third president of Kenya since December 30, 2002.Around the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA HE MWAI KIBAKI, CGH, MP. Reverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country, below - the number "40". Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - COMMEMORATING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 1963 - 2003, below - FORTY SHILLINGS, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2003 Bimetal. Ring - nickel-brass alloy, insert - copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 27.50 mm., Thickness - 2.50 mm. The weight - 11.00 g. Corrugated edge, with the inscription: 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE.
The only year of release.
OLD COINS:
50 cents Obverse: In the center - a portrait of Daniel Torotic Arap Moi, in 1967-1968 he was vice-president, and in 1978-2002 - the second president of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI. Reverse: In the center - the number "50" and the country's coat of arms. On both sides of the coat of arms there is a year of issue divided in two. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - FIFTY CENTS.
1997, Brass clad steel.Diameter - 17.90 mm., Thickness - 1.90 mm. The weight –3.10 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1995, 1997
1 shilling Obverse: In the center is a portrait of Daniel Torotic Arap Moi, in 1967-1968 he was vice-president, and in 1978-2002 - the second president of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI. Reverse: In the center - the number "1" and the coat of arms of the country. On both sides of the coat of arms there is a year of issue divided in two. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - ONE SHILLING.
1998, Brass clad steel.Diameter - 22 mm., Thickness - 1.6 mm. The weight - 4.35g. The edge is corrugated.
This type of coin was produced in 1995 - 1998
5 shillings Obverse: In the center is a portrait of Daniel Torotic Arap Moi, in 1967-1968 he was vice-president, and in 1978-2002 - the second president of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI. Reverse: In the center - the number "5" and the coat of arms of the country. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - FIVE SHILLINGS 1995, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
1995 Bimetal: ring - copper-nickel alloy, insert - aluminum bronze. Diameter - 20.00 mm., Thickness - 1.80 mm. The weight - 3.40 year
This type of coin was produced in 1995, 1997
5 shillings Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "5" and the coat of arms of the country. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - FIVE SHILLINGS 2005, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2005 Bimetal. Ring - copper-nickel alloy, insert - aluminum bronze. Diameter - 19.50 mm., Thickness - 1.85 mm. The weight - 3.75 g. Corrugated edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2005, issued in 2005, 2009
10 shillings Obverse: In the center is a portrait of Daniel Torotic Arap Moi, in 1967-1968 he was vice-president, and in 1978-2002 - the second president of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI. Reverse: In the center - the number "10" and the country's coat of arms. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - TEN SHILLINGS 1997, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
1997 Bimetal. Ring - aluminum bronze, insert - copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23.00 mm., Thickness - 1.75 mm. The weight - 5.00 g. Corrugated edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1994, 1995, 1997
10 shillings Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "10" and the country's coat of arms. Along the edge of the Coin, there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - TEN SHILLINGS 2005, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2005 Bimetal. Ring - aluminum bronze, insert - copper-nickel alloy. Diameter - 23.00 mm., Thickness - 1.75 mm. The weight - 5.00 g. Corrugated edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2005, issued in 2005, 2009
20 shillings Obverse: In the center is a portrait of Daniel Torotic Arap Moi, in 1967-1968 he was vice-president, and in 1978-2002 - the second president of the country. Along the edge of the Coin there is a circular inscription: PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI. Reverse: In the center - the number "20" and the country's coat of arms. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - TWENTY SHILLINGS 1998, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
1998 Bimetal. Ring - copper-nickel alloy, insert - aluminum bronze. Diameter - 26.00 mm., Thickness - 2.40 mm. The weight - 9.00 g. Sectoral corrugation edge.
The only year of release.
20 shillings Obverse: In the center - a portrait of the "Father of the Kenyan Nation", Jomo Kenyatta (1891 - 1978), the first Prime Minister in 1963 - 1964 and the first President of Kenya in 1964 - 1978. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA , below - MZEE JOMO KENYATTA, the inscriptions are separated by dots. Reverse: In the center - the number "20" and the country's coat of arms. Along the edge of the Coin there are inscriptions in a semicircle: above - REPUBLIC OF KENYA, below - TWENTY SHILLINGS 2005, the inscriptions are separated by dots.
2005 Bimetal. Ring - copper-nickel alloy, insert - aluminum bronze. Diameter - 26.00 mm., Thickness - 2.40 mm. The weight - 9.00 g. Sectoral corrugation edge.
Coin of this type in circulation since 2005, issued in 2005, 2009
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
