Catalog
25 Cents Without legend
| Issuer | Central Bank of Kenya |
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| Year | 1966-1967 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#3, Schön#3 |
| Obverse description | Central design features the Kenyan national coat of arms, depicting two rampant lions supporting a traditional Maasai shield and crossed spears, with a scroll below bearing the national motto 'HARAMBEE'. The denomination numeral '25' appears prominently in the lower central field, flanked by the legend 'TWENTY FIVE CENTS' along the lower periphery. The circular legend 'REPUBLIC OF KENYA' runs along the upper periphery, with the date divided on either side of the central device. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF KENYA 1966 HARAMBEE 25 TWENTY FIVE CENTS (Translation: All pull together.) |
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Kenya's first coinage series, introduced after the Central Bank Act of 1966 replaced the East African Currency Board, had a notably short window before metrication pressure began reshaping the region's monetary systems. The 25-cent denomination was discontinued after just two years of issue, making the 1967 date considerably scarcer than its predecessor.