20 Shillings (Non-magnetic) 2005-2009 front 20 Shillings (Non-magnetic) 2005-2009 back
20 Shillings (Non-magnetic) 2005-2009 photo
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20 Shillings Non-magnetic

 
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring (non-magnetic) 9 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Kenya
Period
Republic (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2005-2009
Value
20 Shillings 20 KES = USD 0.16
Currency
Shilling (1966-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring (non-magnetic)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9644
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Bust of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
• MZEE JOMO KENYATTA •

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

The 20 Shillings coin was introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the 20 Shillings note, which was discontinued due to high inflation. The coin was designed to be more durable and long-lasting than the paper note, and it has become a popular collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  - - - - - -
2009  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Shillings (Non-magnetic) 2005-2009 coin.