200 Shillings Independence

The P#46 series was issued to mark the fortieth anniversary of Kenyan independence, explaining the "Independence" designation that distinguishes it from the standard 200-shilling issues of the same period. Thomas De La Rue had held the Central Bank of Kenya printing contract for decades by this point, and the relationship shows in the consistent production quality across the series.

Nahashon Nyagah served as CBK Governor from 2001 to 2003, making his signature tenure relatively brief. Notes bearing his name span a narrow window.