Coinsberg

500 Shillings (Independence) – Kenya

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 25th Anniversary of Independence

Kenya

Context

Year: 1986

Year: 1988

Issuer: Kenya

Period:

Republic

(since 1963)

Currency:

Shilling

(since 1966)

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #25

Numista: #30805

Value

Exchange value: 500 KES

Bullion value: $74.87

Obverse

Description:

Kenya's national emblem.

Inscription:

· 25TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1963 - 1988 ·

FIVE HUNDRED SHILLINGS

500

HARAMBE

Translation:

25TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1963 - 1988

FIVE HUNDRED SHILLINGS

500

HARAMBEE

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Daniel arap Moi facing right.

Inscription:

PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA

DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI

Script: Latin

Engraver: Norman Sillman

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1986	—	—	Proof

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