50 shilling 2004 — Kenya ( Pick: 41c )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Kenya, dated 2004, carries a denomination of 50 shillings. The note features a design from the 2003-2004 issue, with President Kenyatta depicted at the left center on the front side, while the reverse showcases a dromedary caravan. It incorporates enhanced security features, including a thin thread used in 2003 and a thick thread introduced in 2004.
Identified as variant c, this note is cataloged under Pick number 41c. The combination of denomination, year, and specific design elements places it among documented banknotes of this period.
Identified as variant c, this note is cataloged under Pick number 41c. The combination of denomination, year, and specific design elements places it among documented banknotes of this period.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and grey
- Pick catalog
- 41c
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued the 50 Shillings banknote (Pick 41c) on August 2, 2004, as part of the 2003–2004 series. This series introduced enhanced security features, including a thicker security thread and the addition of the denomination as an electrotype watermark.
The obverse 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 a dromedary caravan moving towards the right at the center, with the Mombasa tusks monument at the left. The banknote measures 138 x 72 mm and was printed by De La Rue, London.
