10 shilling 1972 — Kenya ( Pick: 7c )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Kenya in 1972. It is cataloged under Pick number 7c. The design is from the 1969 issue, featuring Jomo Kenyatta on the left side of the front. The back depicts tea pickers in a field, with the value shown without Arabic numerals and letters.
The note has a color scheme of purple on a multicolor underprint and is printed on paper. This variant includes Signature 3 dated July 1, 1972.
This banknote was issued during a period of economic transition in Kenya following independence in 1963.
The note has a color scheme of purple on a multicolor underprint and is printed on paper. This variant includes Signature 3 dated July 1, 1972.
This banknote was issued during a period of economic transition in Kenya following independence in 1963.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 01.07.1972
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Pick catalog
- 7c
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 10 Shillings banknote (Pick 7c) on July 1, 1972. This series, introduced in 1969, featured the signature of the third Governor of the Central Bank, Duncan Ndegwa, who served from 1967 to 1982.
The obverse displays a front-right facing bust of President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta at the left, with the national coat of arms at the center. The reverse depicts three tea pickers in a field at the center right. The banknote measures 145 × 82 mm and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
