40 Shillings Independence

€9,264.00
IssuerKenya
Year2003
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value40 Shillings
CurrencyShilling (1966-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight11 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#33
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Kenya, legend on the outer ring.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· COMMEMORATING 40 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE 1963-2003 · HARAMBEE 40 FORTY SHILLINGS
(Translation: All pull together.)
Reverse descriptionBust of President Mwai Kibaki facing forward.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTHIRD PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA H.E. MWAI KIBAKI, CGH, MP. ·
EdgeReeded with incuse lettering.
Mint
Mintage2003  - -
Catalog ID8196013050
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