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A premium group of large-format commemorative issues released by the Central Bank of Kenya to mark historic milestones, primarily the decades of national independence. Ranging from the 10-shilling issues of Jomo Kenyatta to the unique 40-shilling coin of Mwai Kibaki, these heavy cupro-nickel coins feature national leaders and rich heraldic symbols.
The inaugural coinage of independent Kenya. These coins feature the side profile of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the nation’s founding father, and reflect a classic British-inspired design aesthetic.
Regular circulation coins of the Kenyan shilling featuring President Daniel arap Moi issued between 1980 and 1994. Characterized by large, heavy imperial-standard dimensions and distinctive heptagonal shapes for specific denominations.
Modern regular circulation coins of the Kenyan shilling featuring President Daniel arap Moi issued from 1995 to 2002. Features a radically downsized, lightweight round format, updated reverse designs, and the introduction of bi-metallic issues.
Standard banknote issues of the Kenyan Shilling featuring national landmarks, wildlife, and portraits of founding presidents.
A unique numismatic period where the portrait of the first president, Jomo Kenyatta, was returned to the coinage under the administration of Mwai Kibaki, replacing the portrait of his predecessor.
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