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5 Cents With legend
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 5.6 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1978 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| 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#2638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Bust of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left. Legend around the edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
· MZEE JOMO KENYATTA ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents coin from Kenya (1969-1978) is that it was made of a unique alloy called Nickel brass, which is a combination of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 29680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 5599000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 28000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 23168000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (With legend) 1969-1978 coin.
