© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
2 Shillings Without legend
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 14.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1968 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (2 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Bust of president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left. Without legend.
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1966-1968 Kenyan 2 Shillings coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of President Jomo Kenyatta, who was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the country's struggle for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 27 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings (Without legend) 1966-1968 coin.
