20 shilling 1987 — Kenya ( Pick: 21f )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 shilling issued in Kenya in 1987. It belongs to an unspecified series and period, with its cataloged reference under Pick number 21f.
The front side features President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi positioned on the right, with the denomination and issue years indicated as 20 Shillings, 1980-1981, and 1981-1987. The back design depicts four women reading a newspaper. This variant is marked by Signature 8, dated 1.7.1987.
The coloration of the note is blue on a multicolor underprint. The paper used is standard banknote paper, and its dimensions are 145 x 75 mm. This note is signed by Cleopa D. Msuya, the Finance Minister, and Charles Nyirabu, the Governor, with printing conducted by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
The front side features President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi positioned on the right, with the denomination and issue years indicated as 20 Shillings, 1980-1981, and 1981-1987. The back design depicts four women reading a newspaper. This variant is marked by Signature 8, dated 1.7.1987.
The coloration of the note is blue on a multicolor underprint. The paper used is standard banknote paper, and its dimensions are 145 x 75 mm. This note is signed by Cleopa D. Msuya, the Finance Minister, and Charles Nyirabu, the Governor, with printing conducted by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Cleopa D. Msuya, Finance Minister; Charles Nyirabu, Governor
- Date of issue
- 1 July 1987
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 145 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 21f
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 20 shilling banknote in 1987. This particular series was introduced as part of an ongoing effort beginning in the early 1980s to standardize and update the nation's currency, reflecting changes in leadership and governance.
The front side of this banknote features a portrait of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi on the right. The back depicts four women reading a newspaper. The note, measuring 145 x 75 mm, was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom. It is signed by Finance Minister Cleopa D. Msuya and Governor Charles Nyirabu, specifically dated 1st July 1987, classified as Pick 21f.
