100 shilling 1991 — Kenya ( Pick: 27c )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 shilling issued in Kenya in 1991. It is cataloged under Pick number 27c. This note features a design from the 1986-1990 issue, depicting Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi at the center with a vertical serial number on the left. The back shows a monument commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Independence alongside Mt. Kenya.
The note is printed on paper, with dimensions of 158 x 81 mm. It is primarily red on a multicolor underprint. This variant is marked by the signature identified as 9a, dated July 1, 1991.
A total of 35,000,000 pieces were produced by the Central Bank of Kenya.
The note is printed on paper, with dimensions of 158 x 81 mm. It is primarily red on a multicolor underprint. This variant is marked by the signature identified as 9a, dated July 1, 1991.
A total of 35,000,000 pieces were produced by the Central Bank of Kenya.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi
- Date of issue
- 1991-Jul-01
- Printing office
- Central Bank of Kenya
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 81 mm
- Amount produced
- 35,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 27c
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued this 100 shilling banknote in 1991. This series was introduced during the presidency of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi. The series aimed to update the national currency with new designs reflecting Kenya's identity, and it included security features suitable for the period.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of President Moi at the center, with vertical serial numbers at the left. The back side displays a monument commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Independence, alongside Mount Kenya. This variant, Pick 27c, was signed by Moi on July 1, 1991, with a production total of 35,000,000 notes.
