Heritage Auctions

1000 Shillings – Kenya

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Silver Jubilee of the Central Bank

Kenya

Context

Year: 1991

Issuer: Kenya

Period:

Republic

(since 1963)

Currency:

Shilling

(since 1966)

Material

Diameter: 38 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: #26

Numista: #30806

Value

Exchange value: 1000 KES

Bullion value: $74.00

Obverse

Description:

Kenya's national emblem.

Inscription:

· CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA · SILVER JUBILEE 1991 ·

HARAMBEE

1000

ONE THOUSAND SHILLINGS

Translation:

· CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA · SILVER JUBILEE 1991 ·

HARAMBEE

1000

ONE THOUSAND SHILLINGS

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
1991	—	—	Proof

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