20 shilling 1985 — Kenya ( Pick: 21d )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 shilling issued in Kenya in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 21d. The front design features President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi on the right, while the back design depicts four women reading a newspaper.
The banknote exhibits colors of green, blue, and brown on a multicolored underprint. It measures 144 x 77 mm and is printed on paper by De La Rue. The signatory is identified as Signature 7, dated January 7, 1985.
The printing office, De La Rue, is known for producing banknotes for various currencies. In 1985, Kenya was under the leadership of President Moi, whose governance period is noted for various socio-economic changes.
The banknote exhibits colors of green, blue, and brown on a multicolored underprint. It measures 144 x 77 mm and is printed on paper by De La Rue. The signatory is identified as Signature 7, dated January 7, 1985.
The printing office, De La Rue, is known for producing banknotes for various currencies. In 1985, Kenya was under the leadership of President Moi, whose governance period is noted for various socio-economic changes.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1 July 1985
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green, blue, and brown on multicolored underprint
- Dimensions
- 144 x 77 mm
- Pick catalog
- 21d
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 20 shilling banknote in 1985, featuring in the 1980-1981 Issue series, which was circulated until 1987. This series was introduced during the presidency of Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, and the specific banknote variant, Pick 21d, bears the signature identified as Signature 7 dated 1st July 1985.
The front side of the banknote displays a portrait of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi on the right. The back of the note features a depiction of four women reading a newspaper. The note is printed on paper by De La Rue, measuring 144 x 77 mm, and is colorfully designed in green, blue, and brown on a multicolored underprint.
