50 shilling 2003 — Kenya ( Pick: 41a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 shilling issued in Kenya in 2003. It is cataloged under Pick number 41a. The front design features President Kenyatta at the left center and includes enhanced security features. The back displays a dromedary caravan. This note is a variant known as 1.4.2003, distinguished by a narrow segmented security foil.
The note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 138 x 72 mm. The predominant colors of the design are brown and cream. The printing office responsible for its production is De La Rue.
In this issue, the security thread technology is noted as transitioning from a thin thread in 2003 to a thick thread from 2004.
The note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 138 x 72 mm. The predominant colors of the design are brown and cream. The printing office responsible for its production is De La Rue.
In this issue, the security thread technology is noted as transitioning from a thin thread in 2003 to a thick thread from 2004.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 2003
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 138 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 41a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 50 shilling banknote in 2003. This series was introduced to incorporate enhanced security features, including a narrow segmented security foil and a thin security thread. The note was part of efforts to update the security elements on the currency during this period.
The front side of the note features a portrait of President Jomo Kenyatta at the left center. On the back, a depiction of a dromedary caravan is featured. The note is printed by De La Rue, a well-known security printing company. It measures 138 x 72 mm and is done in a brown and cream color scheme.
