100 shilling 1971 — Kenya ( Pick: 10b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 shilling issued in Kenya in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 10b. The front design features Jomo Kenyatta on the left side, while the back depicts workers at a pineapple plantation. The note does not include Arabic numerals or letters for its value and is classified as Variant b with Signature 3 dated 1.7.1971.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 159 x 94 mm. The primary colors are purple and green. It was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.
The currency in Kenya was transitioning in the early 1970s, reflecting changes in the nation’s economic environment.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 159 x 94 mm. The primary colors are purple and green. It was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.
The currency in Kenya was transitioning in the early 1970s, reflecting changes in the nation’s economic environment.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1971-07-01
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Dimensions
- 159 x 94 mm
- Pick catalog
- 10b
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 100 shilling note in 1971. This banknote was introduced during a period when Jomo Kenyatta was the President, as reflected by his portrait featured on the note. The series to which this note belongs was issued between 1969 and 1973.
The front side of the note features a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta on the left. The back depicts workers at a pineapple plantation. It lacks Arabic numerals and letters for the denomination. This variant, identified as Pick 10b, includes the signature of the third governor, dated July 1, 1971. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.
