© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
10 Shillings
2018 year| Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass plated steel ring | 5.00 g | 22.97 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 10 Shillings 10 KES = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel plated steel centre in brass plated steel ring |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 22.97 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#154867 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Standing lion (Panthera leo) towards left, head turned back.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN SHILLINGS
10 KENYA
· SHILINGI KUMI ·
Translation: Ten shillings.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings 2018 coin from Kenya features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel-plated steel center surrounded by a brass-plated steel ring. This distinctive design not only makes the coin visually appealing, but it also serves as a security feature to prevent counterfeiting. The use of two different metals in the coin's construction makes it difficult for counterfeiters to replicate the coin's unique composition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Shillings 2018 coin.
