© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
500 Shillings Independence
1988 (1986) year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 (1986) |
| Value | 500 Shillings 500 KES = USD 3.88 |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#30805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust of Daniel Toroitch Arap Moi facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA
DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Shillings (Independence) 1988 (1986) coin from Kenya is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Kenya's independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on December 12, 1963.
