10 shilling 1973 — Kenya ( Pick: 7d )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Kenya in 1973. It is cataloged under Pick number 7d. The design features Jomo Kenyatta on the front side, with the back depicting tea pickers in a field. The note displays the value without Arabic numerals and letters, and it is classified as Variant d, signed on January 7, 1973.
The banknote is predominantly green and grey, printed on paper. Its dimensions are 145 x 82 mm. The printing office responsible for its production was Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom, which operated from 1856 to 1990.
Kenya's currency underwent significant changes after independence, with the 10 shilling note actively circulated during the early 1970s.
The banknote is predominantly green and grey, printed on paper. Its dimensions are 145 x 82 mm. The printing office responsible for its production was Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom, which operated from 1856 to 1990.
Kenya's currency underwent significant changes after independence, with the 10 shilling note actively circulated during the early 1970s.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1973-07-01
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and grey
- Dimensions
- 145 x 82 mm
- Pick catalog
- 7d
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 10 shilling note in the year 1973. This series was introduced following the establishment of the Central Bank in 1966, as part of efforts to replace the East African Currency Board notes with currency specific to Kenya.
The front of this green and grey note features a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta on the left. The back side shows tea pickers in a field. Notably, this variant (Pick 7d) includes the third signature, dated July 1, 1973, and was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
