Kenyan legislation

The Central Bank of Kenya Act- Description of New Issue of Ten Cents Coin, 1996

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

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(a)Denomination:The denomination of the new coin shall be ten cents.

(b)Design features:The coin 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 TOROITICH ARAP MOI;

(ii)on the reverse side:the Kenya Coat of Arms and the inscription: REPUBLIC OF KENYA: 1995 and the value in both words and numericals.

(c)Metal content:The metal alloy shall be copper plated steel: 5.5 per cent copper, 94.5 per cent steel.

(d)Other features:Shape: RoundWeight: 2.17 gms.Diameter: 16.50 mm.Edge: Plain

The new coin will circulate alongside the present issues of Kenya currency notes and coins with effect from the 8th April, 1996.

Source: Kenya Law · Imported 4 October 2026