Essor Prof

1 Shilling – Kenya

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1978 Kenya circulation coins

Context

Years: 1978–1989

Issuer: Kenya

Period:

(since 1963)

Currency:

(since 1966)

Material

Diameter: 27.8 mm

Weight: 7.9 g

Thickness: 1.65 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #20

Numista: #2634

Value

Exchange value: 1 KES

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

1980

HARAMBEE

1

ONE SHILLING

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

1980

HARAMBEE

1

ONE SHILLING

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Inscription:

PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA

DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1978	—	—	Proof
1980	—	—
1981	—	—	Proof
1989	—	—

Series: 1978 Kenya circulation coins