10 shilling 1987 — Kenya ( Pick: 20f )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Kenya in 1987. It is cataloged under Pick number 20f and features a design from the 1980-1981 issue, which includes President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi on the right side of the front. The back design displays two cows and schoolchildren drinking milk, along with additional UV features.
The colors of this banknote include green, blue, and brown on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Ndegwa and Mbindyo and printed on paper. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 73 mm, and it was produced by the printing office De La Rue.
Very few of these notes were produced, making it very scarce. The variant is identified as signature 8, dated 1.7.1987. The issuance of this 10 shilling note coincided with President Moi's tenure, highlighting the currency during a significant period in Kenya's history.
The colors of this banknote include green, blue, and brown on a multicolor underprint. It is signed by Ndegwa and Mbindyo and printed on paper. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 73 mm, and it was produced by the printing office De La Rue.
Very few of these notes were produced, making it very scarce. The variant is identified as signature 8, dated 1.7.1987. The issuance of this 10 shilling note coincided with President Moi's tenure, highlighting the currency during a significant period in Kenya's history.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Ndegwa/Mbindyo
- Date of issue
- 1987-07-01
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, blue, and brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 140 x 73 mm
- Amount produced
- Very scarce
- Pick catalog
- 20f
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 10 Shillings banknote (Pick 20f) on July 1, 1987. This series, introduced in 1981, featured the portrait of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, who succeeded Jomo Kenyatta in 1978. The 1987 issue bears the signatures of Ndegwa and Mbindyo.
The obverse displays a front-facing bust of President Moi on the right, with the national coat of arms at the center. The reverse features two cows on the left and two schoolchildren drinking milk at the center. Printed by De La Rue, the note measures 140 x 73 mm and is characterized by green, blue, and brown hues on a multicolor underprint. It is considered very scarce among collectors.
