100 shilling 1968 — Kenya ( Pick: 5b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 shilling issued in Kenya in 1968. It is cataloged under Pick number 5b. This denomination features the 1966 Issue design, depicting Jomo Kenyatta on the front at the left side. The back design shows workers at a pineapple plantation, with a lion's head watermark and values in both Arabic numerals and letters; this is identified as Variant b dated 1.7.1968.
This note is printed on cotton paper and has dimensions of 135 x 68 mm. It is signed by Duncan Ndegwa and Gecau, and printed by De La Rue.
The amount produced is unknown. In 1968, Kenya was transitioning into a period marked by economic growth and a focus on agricultural development.
This note is printed on cotton paper and has dimensions of 135 x 68 mm. It is signed by Duncan Ndegwa and Gecau, and printed by De La Rue.
The amount produced is unknown. In 1968, Kenya was transitioning into a period marked by economic growth and a focus on agricultural development.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Duncan Ndegwa and Gecau
- Date of issue
- 1 July 1968
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- cotton paper
- Colour
- purple and multicoloured
- Dimensions
- 135 x 68 mm
- Amount produced
- unknown
- Pick catalog
- 5b
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued this series of banknotes in 1968. This series was introduced following Kenya's independence in 1963 to establish a national currency that replaced the East African shilling. The banknote was part of efforts to solidify Kenya's economic identity under Jomo Kenyatta's leadership.
The front side of the 100 shilling note features a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta on the left, a significant figure in Kenya's independence movement. The back depicts workers at a pineapple plantation. Printed by De La Rue, this note has dimensions of 135 x 68 mm and is made of cotton paper. Variant b is dated 1.7.1968, signed by Duncan Ndegwa and Gecau.
