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2 Shillings – Kenya

Standard circulation coins
Series: 1969 series
Context
Years: 1969–1973
Issuer: Kenya Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1963)
Currency:
(since 1966)
Demonetization: 31 December 2011
Total mintage: 2,020,515
Material
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 14.3 g
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard15
Numista: #18325
Value
Exchange value: 2 KES

Obverse

Inscription:
REPUBLIC OF KENYA

1969

HARAMBEE

2

TWO SHILLINGS
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF KENYA

1969

HARAMBEE

2

TWO SHILLINGS
Script: Latin
Language: English

Reverse

Inscription:
FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA

· MZEE JOMO KENYATTA ·
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded


Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1969100,000
196915Proof
19711,920,000
1973500Proof

Series: 1969 series

5 Cents obverse
5 Cents reverse
5 Cents
1969-1978
10 Cents obverse
10 Cents reverse
10 Cents
1969-1978
25 Cents obverse
25 Cents reverse
25 Cents
1969-1973
50 Cents obverse
50 Cents reverse
50 Cents
1969-1978
2 Shillings obverse
2 Shillings reverse
2 Shillings
1969-1973
5 Cents obverse
5 Cents reverse
5 Cents
1969-1989
1 Dollar obverse
1 Dollar reverse
1 Dollar
1969-1970
🌟 Uncommon