5 shilling 1969 — Kenya ( Pick: 6a )

Region: Africa

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 shilling issued in Kenya in 1969. It is cataloged under Pick number 6a. The front side features Jomo Kenyatta on the left, while the back depicts a woman picking coffee beans. The value is presented without Arabic numerals and letters, and this variant corresponds to Signature 2 from January 7, 1969.

This note is printed on paper and measures 135 x 68 mm. It has a brown color. The printing office responsible for this banknote was Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom.

Kenya transitioned to a multi-party political system in 1991, marking a notable shift in its governance structure.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1969-07-01
Printing office: Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Paper: Paper
Colour: Brown
Dimensions: 135 x 68 mm
Pick catalog: 6a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Kenya issued this 5 shilling banknote series on July 1, 1969. The series marked the introduction of new currency designs under the leadership of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya.

The front side features a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta on the left. The back depicts a woman picking coffee beans. Printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, the banknote measures 135 x 68 mm. Variant a includes the second signature style from this period.