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10 Shillings
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1994-1997 |
| Value | 10 Shillings 10 KES = USD 0.08 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Bust of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRESIDENT DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Shillings coin from Kenya features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by an aluminum bronze ring. This design was introduced in 1994 and was used until 1997, when the coin was replaced by a new design. The use of bimetallic materials in coinage was a first for Kenya and was intended to improve the coin's durability and resistance to counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Shillings 1994-1997 coin.
