ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenyan legislation
The Central Bank of Kenya Act- Description of New Issue of Fifty Cents, One Shilling and Five Shillings Coins, 1995
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
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1.DENOMINATIONS:The denominations of the new coins shall be fifty cents, one shilling and five shillings respectively.2.DESIGN FEATURES:The coins shall incorporate the following inscriptions—(i)on the obverse side—the portrait of His Excellency, President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi and the inscription PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROMCH ARAP MOI;(ii)on the reverse side—the Kenya Coat of Arms and the inscriptions: REPUBLIC OF KENYA, 1995; and the value in both words and numericals.3.METAL CONTENTS:Fifty CentsThe metal alloy shall be brass plated on a mild steel core.One ShillingThe metal alloy shall be brass plated on a mild steel core.Five ShillingsThe metal alloy shall be aluminium bronze in the inner ring, and cupro nickel at the outer ring.4.OTHER FEATURES:Fifty CentsShape: Round.Weight: 3.25 gm.Diameter: 18 mm.Edge: Plain.One ShillingShape: Round.Weight: 4.4 gm.Diameter: 22 mm.Edge: Alternate plain/milled.Five ShillingsShape: Round.Weight: 3.75 gm.Diameter: 19.5 mm.Edge: Milled.The new coins will circulate alongside the present issues of Kenya currency notes and coins with effect from 28th August, 1995.