1 Shilling (Copper-nickel) 1978-1989 front 1 Shilling (Copper-nickel) 1978-1989 back
1 Shilling (Copper-nickel) 1978-1989 photo
© Essor Prof

1 Shilling Copper-nickel

 
Copper-nickel 7.90 g 27.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Kenya
Period
Republic (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1978-1989
Value
1 Shilling 1 KES = USD 0.0078
Currency
Shilling (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
7.90 g
Diameter
27.8 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#2634
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Bust of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA
DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Shilling coin from Kenya was designed by the artist John M. Mwangi and features a portrait of President Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, on the obverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980  - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling (Copper-nickel) 1978-1989 coin.