100 shilling 2019 — Kenya ( Pick: 53 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 shilling issued in Kenya in 2019. It is cataloged under Pick number 53, which identifies it within the issue. The note features a colour scheme of purple on a multicolored underprint, and its dimensions are 128 x 64 mm. This banknote is printed on cotton paper and is signed by Dr. Patrick Njoroge and Dr. Kamau Thugge.
The printing office responsible for this note is De La Rue. The amount produced is not specified.
In 2019, the Central Bank of Kenya continued efforts to enhance the security features of its currency to combat counterfeiting and ensure public confidence in the monetary system.
The printing office responsible for this note is De La Rue. The amount produced is not specified.
In 2019, the Central Bank of Kenya continued efforts to enhance the security features of its currency to combat counterfeiting and ensure public confidence in the monetary system.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Dr. Patrick Njoroge, Dr. Kamau Thugge
- Date of issue
- 31 May 2019
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Cotton paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 128 x 64 mm
- Amount produced
- Unknown
- Pick catalog
- 53
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 100 shilling banknote in 2019. This series was introduced to modernize the Kenyan currency and incorporate advanced security features. The series aimed to refresh the banknote design and align them with the 2010 Constitution of Kenya.
The front side of the note depicts the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, a significant architectural landmark in Nairobi, alongside a statue and the urban skyline. The back features scenes of agriculture, showcasing livestock and farming, which are central to Kenya's economy. Printed by De La Rue, this note highlights Kenya's focus on security and modernization.
