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10 Cents With legend
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 9.45 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1978 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9.45 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Bust of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left. Legend around the edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
· MZEE JOMO KENYATTA ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Cents coin from Kenya (1969-1978) is that it features a unique legend on its reverse side, which reads "Hakuna Matata," a Swahili phrase that means "no worries" or "no problems." This phrase was popularized by Disney's movie "The Lion King," which was set in Kenya and featured the character Timon, a meerkat who frequently uttered the phrase. The inclusion of this phrase on the coin adds a touch of cultural flair and highlights Kenya's rich heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 7200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 32400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 45600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 22600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents (With legend) 1969-1978 coin.
