1000 shilling 1997 — Kenya ( Pick: 40a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 shilling issued in Kenya in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 40a. This note features a design from the 1996-1997 issue, with President Moi positioned at the left center on the front. The back displays a water buffalo, elephants, and an egret, alongside a segmented foil. The dimensions of the note are 150 x 80 mm.
This variant is noted as 1.7.1997. The predominant colors of the banknote are brown and purple. Additional details indicate its design elements and dimensions.
The 1000 shilling note was part of monetary development initiatives in Kenya during the late 1990s.
This variant is noted as 1.7.1997. The predominant colors of the banknote are brown and purple. Additional details indicate its design elements and dimensions.
The 1000 shilling note was part of monetary development initiatives in Kenya during the late 1990s.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and purple
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 40a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 1000 shilling banknote (Pick 40a) on July 1, 1997. This note was part of a series introduced between 1997 and 2002. The issuance date is confirmed as July 1, 1997.
The obverse features a front-facing bust of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi at the center, with the national coat of arms above. A mountain is depicted at the lower center, and a rose appears on the right. The reverse showcases elephants, a bird, and buffaloes at the center. The note includes a segmented foil over the security thread and measures 150 x 80 mm.
