200 shilling 2005 — Kenya ( Pick: 49a )

Region: Africa

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 200 shilling issued in Kenya in 2005. It is cataloged under Pick number 49a.

The design features President Jomo Kenyatta at the left center on the front, alongside the denomination and date of issue. The back depicts cotton pickers, with the value and cornerstone stripes appearing on both sides. The printing is attributed to De La Rue.

The color scheme includes brown, blue, and light green on a multicolor underprint. This banknote has dimensions of 145 x 75 mm.

Specifications

Signed by: Not specified
Date of issue: June 1, 2005
Printing office: De La Rue
Paper: Paper
Colour: Brown, blue and light green on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 145 x 75 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 49a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 200 shilling banknote (Pick 49a) on June 1, 2005. This release was part of a series introduced to enhance the country's currency security features and to update the design elements.

The obverse of the banknote features a front-right facing bust of President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta at the left center, with the national coat of arms at the upper center. The reverse depicts three cotton pickers with hills in the background. The note measures 145 x 75 mm and includes a watermark of a lion's head for security. It was printed by De La Rue, a renowned security printing company.