Kenyan legislation

The Central Bank of Kenya Act- Description of New Issue of Commemorative Gold and Silver Coins, 2003

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

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1.GOLD COIN:Face value—Shs. 5,000.Metal content—91.67% gold.Size—38.61 mm. diameter.Weight—39.94 grams.Edges—milled.Shape—round.Finish—frosted proof.Reverse side—the Kenya Coat of Arms with the inscriptions"COMMEMORATING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 1963-20035,000FIVE THOUSAND SHILLINGS".Obverse side—a portrait of the President with the inscriptions"THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, H.E. MWAI KIBAKI, C.G.H., M.P."

2.SILVER COIN:Face Value—Shs. 1,000.Metal content—92.5% silver.Size—38.61 mm. diameter.Weight—28.28 grams.Shape—round.Edges—milled.Finish—frosted proof.Reverse side—the Kenya Coat of Arms with the inscriptions"COMMEMORATING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 1963–20031,000ONE THOUSAND SHILLINGS"Obverse side—a portrait of the President with the inscriptions "THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA, H.E. MWAI KIBAKI, C.G.H., M.P."

Source: Kenya Law · Imported 4 October 2026