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50 Cents Copper-nickel
| Copper-nickel | 3.91 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1978-1989 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Bust of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA
DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 cents coin from Kenya, made of copper-nickel and weighing 3.91 grams, was part of a series of coins introduced in 1978 to replace the country's previous currency, the Kenyan shilling. This coin was designed to be more durable and practical for everyday use, and it features the country's coat of arms on one side and the denomination on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents (Copper-nickel) 1978-1989 coin.
