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5 Cents
| Nickel brass | 5.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1978-1991 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#1840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Bust of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA
DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents coin from Kenya was designed by the renowned sculptor and coin designer, Christopher Ironside. He was a British artist who was known for his work in creating coin designs for various countries, including Kenya. The coin features a portrait of President Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, on one side, and a depiction of a lion on the other side. The lion is a symbol of strength and courage, and it's a common motif in Kenyan culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1984 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents 1978-1991 coin.
