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| Issuer | Central Bank of Kenya |
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| Year | 2005-2009 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | Bimetallic coin with a copper-nickel centre set within an aluminium bronze ring. The centre features the Kenyan national coat of arms — two lions rampant supporting a traditional Maasai shield and crossed spears — with the large numeral '10' prominently displayed above the arms in the upper field. The legend 'REPUBLIC OF KENYA' arcs along the upper portion of the outer ring, while 'TEN SHILLINGS' and the date appear along the lower portion, flanked by two raised bullet points. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF KENYA HARAMBEE TEN SHILLINGS 2005 |
| Reverse description | The copper-nickel centre bears a left-facing bust of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, first President of Kenya, depicted in civilian attire with a goatee beard, rendered in fine relief. The aluminium bronze outer ring carries the legend 'THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA' arcing across the upper portion and '· MZEE JOMO KENYATTA ·' along the lower portion, each section flanked by raised bullet points serving as decorative dividers. |
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