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250 Shillings Mzee Jomo Kenyatta
1966 year| Gold (.9166) | 19 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1966 |
| Value | 250 Shillings 250 KES = USD 1.94 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#30800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MZEE JOMO KENYATTA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1966 Kenyan 250 Shillings coin is that it features a portrait of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, on its obverse side. This coin was issued to commemorate Kenyatta's 80th birthday and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Shillings (Mzee Jomo Kenyatta) 1966 coin.
