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The Central Bank of Kenya Act- Description of New Issue of Two Hundred Shillings Note, 1986

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

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1.DENOMINATION:The denomination of the new note shall be shillings 200 inscribed both in numerals and in words.

2.BASIC COLOURS:

(i)Front:The main colour shall be dark brown with blue, green and pink in the background.

(ii)Back:The main colour shall be dark brown with blue, green, orange and pink in the background.

3.SIZE:161 mm x 84 mm.

4.MAIN FEATURES:

(i)Front:The main features shall be the portrait of His Excellency, Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, C.G.H., M.P., President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces; the Kenya Coat of Arms; coffee cherries and tea.

(ii)Back:The main features shall be the Nyayo Fountain, wheat and maize.

(iii)Other Features:The note incorporates a clearly defined three dimensional water-mark of a lion's head as well as a continuous security thread.

The new note will circulate alongside the present issue of Kenya currency notes and coins and shall be legal tender with effect from the 14th October, 1986.

Source: Kenya Law · Imported 4 October 2026