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40 Shillings Independence
2003 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 11 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 40 Shillings 40 KES = USD 0.31 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#9264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Bust of President Mwai Kibaki facing forward.
Script: Latin
Lettering: THIRD PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA H.E. MWAI KIBAKI, CGH, MP. ·
Edge
Reeded with incuse lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
Comment
warning: the inscriptions are not on the correct sides
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 Shillings (Independence) 2003 coin from Kenya is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Shillings (Independence) 2003 coin.
