10 shilling 1978 — Kenya ( Pick: 16 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Kenya in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 16.
The front side of the banknote features Jomo Kenyatta on the left, with the English value presented in the third line. The back design depicts cattle.
Produced by De La Rue, the note measures 140 x 73 mm and is colored green and brown. This banknote was withdrawn soon after Kenyatta's death and was later reissued between December 1993 and January 1994 due to a shortage of currency.
The front side of the banknote features Jomo Kenyatta on the left, with the English value presented in the third line. The back design depicts cattle.
Produced by De La Rue, the note measures 140 x 73 mm and is colored green and brown. This banknote was withdrawn soon after Kenyatta's death and was later reissued between December 1993 and January 1994 due to a shortage of currency.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1978
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and brown
- Dimensions
- 140 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 16
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 10 Shilling banknote in 1978. This series was introduced on July 1, 1978, featuring distinctive green and brown coloring. It was initially withdrawn shortly after President Jomo Kenyatta's death on August 22, 1978 but was reissued between December 1993 and January 1994 due to a shortage.
The front of the note displays a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta on the left side. The back features an image of cattle. Printed by De La Rue, the note measures 140 x 73 mm. This banknote is cataloged as Pick number 16.
