The Republic of Kenya
(Jamhuri ya Kenya)
Central Bank of Kenya (est. 1966)
(Banki Kuu ya Kenya)
Currency - Shilling (KES)
Here is a full set of five notes all printed with a year dated of 2019. These notes were released to the public for circulation on 31.05.2019. This is the fifth series of banknotes issued since 1966. Kenya became an independent nation in 1963, after 62 years of British occupation.
The theme for this series showcases the richness of the people and the nature of Kenya. The design on the fronts are all the same depicting the Kenyatta International Convention Center and on each note is printed with a wild animal's head on the denomination value of '0' - 50 shillings (Buffalo); 100 shillings (Leopard); 200 shillings (Rhino); 500 shillings (Lion); and 1000 shillings (Elephant).
According to Kenya's constitution amendment, the printing of all new banknotes forbids the inclusion of any portraits of political or any historical figures on the notes. Whilst this 2019 series depicts Jomo Kenyatta's statue, the Supreme Court judges dismissed the lawsuit by 2 to 1 that the statue was an integral part of Kenyatta International Convention
Center and as such it was not intentionally depicting Jomo Kenyatta. The court case was filed by activists who were against the designs on the front of the notes, claiming that the print of Kenyatta's statue is the same as having a politician printed on the 2019 series.
This series was printed by De La Rue's factory at Ruaraka in Nairobi. This series was introduced to stamp out corruption/embezzlement and to tackle counterfeiting especially for the 1000 shilling notes. According to a report, it appears that these notes wear out easily after a short period in circulation.
Fifty Shillings
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| Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention Center |
Front - Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention
Center (KICC). Jomo Kenyatta (b.1897-1978 Kamau wa Muigai). He served as the
Prime Minister of Kenya from 1963 to 1964, and then President until his
death in 1978. The KICC was built in 1974. In the background is the silhouette of the city skyline
and a mountain (Mount Kenya).
Governor - Patrick Ngugi Njoroge (tenure 2015 - 2023)
Member - Dr Kamau Thugge*
Watermarks - Lion's head and electrotype CBK & 50
Dimensions - 124mm x 63mm
Back - Theme - Green energy (Wind Power, Geothermal Power, Solar Power). Kenya has one of the biggest wind farms in Africa and is located at Loiyangalani.
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| Green energy (Wind Power, Geothermal Power, Solar Power) |
One Hundred Shillings
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| Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention Center |
Front - Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention Center. Jomo Kenyatta (b.1897-1978 Kamau wa Muigai). Kenyatta served as the Prime Minister of Kenya from 1963 to 1964, and then President until his death in 1978. The KICC was built in 1974. In the background is the silhouette of the city skyline and a mountain (Mount Kenya).
Governor - Patrick Ngugi Njoroge (tenure 2015 - 2023)
Member - Dr Kamau Thugge*
Watermarks - Lion's head and electrotype CBK & 100
Dimensions - 128mm x 64mm
Back - Agriculture theme, with maize, farmer harvesting tea leaves by hand, livestock.
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| Maize, farmer harvesting tea leaves, livestock |
Two Hundred Shillings
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| Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention Center |
Front - Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention
Center. Jomo Kenyatta (b.1897-1978 Kamau wa Muigai). He served as the
Prime Minister of Kenya from 1963 to 1964, and then President until his
death in 1978. The KICC was built in 1974. In the background is the silhouette of the city skyline
and a mountain (Mount Kenya).
Governor - Patrick Ngugi Njoroge (tenure 2015 - 2023)
Member - Dr Kamau Thugge*Watermarks - Lion's head and electrotype CBK & 200
Dimensions - 133mm x 66.5mm
Back - Social Services theme with health services, education (children working with laptops) and athletes.
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| Health services, education and athletes |
Five Hundred Shillings
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| Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention Center |
Front - Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention
Center. Jomo Kenyatta (b.1897-1978 Kamau wa Muigai). He served as the
Prime Minister of Kenya from 1963 to 1964, and then President until his
death in 1978. The KICC was built in 1974. In the background is the silhouette of the city skyline
and a mountain (Mount Kenya).
Governor - Patrick Ngugi Njoroge (tenure 2015 - 2023)
Member - Dr Kamau Thugge*Watermarks - Lion's head and electrotype CBK & 500
Dimensions - 138mm x 69mm
Back - Tourism theme with wild animals - elephants, giraffes and a lion.
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| Elephants, giraffes and lion |
One Thousand Shillings
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| Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention Center |
Front - Jomo Kenyatta statue and the Kenyatta International Convention
Center. Jomo Kenyatta (b.1897-1978 Kamau wa Muigai). He served as the
Prime Minister of Kenya from 1963 to 1964, and then President until his
death in 1978. The KICC was built in 1974. In the background is the silhouette of the city skyline
and a mountain (Mount Kenya).
Governor - Patrick Ngugi Njoroge (tenure 2015 - 2023)
Member - Dr Kamau Thugge*Watermarks - Lion's head and electrotype CBK & 1000
Dimensions - 143mm x 70.5mm
Back - Governance theme with Parliament house in Nairobi.
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| Parliament house |
Footnote:
* Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya since 19.06.2023.
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