Catalog
200 Shillings
| Issuer | Banki Kuu ya Kenya / Central Bank of Kenya |
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| Year | 1989-1994 |
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| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
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| Reverse lettering | TWO HUNDRED SHILLINGS 200 |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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The 200 Shilling denomination was introduced in 1989 as part of a broader restructuring of Kenya's note ladder — the 200 Shilling slot had not previously existed in the series, filling a practical gap between the 100 and 500 Shilling values. The note ran across a long signature span that bridges two governor tenures: Eric Kotut, who presided during a period of significant IMF pressure on Kenya's fiscal management, and Micah Cheserem, who took over in 1993 and was associated with tighter monetary discipline.
Two printers handled the series — De La Rue and Harrison & Sons — though distinguishing between their respective print runs requires attention to sheet margins and print registration characteristics.