First President Jomo Kenyatta (1966-1978)

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1966
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1978

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The inaugural coinage of independent Kenya. These coins feature the side profile of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the nation’s founding father, and reflect a classic British-inspired design aesthetic.

See also

Currency: Batch currencies: Kenyan Shilling
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