Kenyan legislation

The Central Bank of Kenya- Description of New Issue of Ten Shillings (Bi-metal) Coin, 1994

Edition: 1994-12-09 · In force

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1.Denomination.—The denomination of the new coin shall be ten shillings.

2.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 inscriptions REPUBLIC OF KENYA: 1994: and the value in both words and numericals.

3.Metal Content.—The metal alloy shall be aluminium bronze at the outer ring, and cupronickel at the centre.

4.Other Features.—Shape: RoundWeight: 5 gmsDiameter: 23 mmEdge: MilledThe new coin will circulate alongside the present issues of Kenya currency notes and coins with effect from the 13th December, 1994.

Source: Kenya Law · Imported 4 October 2026