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50 Cents Copper-nickel
| Issuer | Kenya |
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| Year | 1978-1989 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The central field features the Coat of Arms of Kenya, depicting a Maasai shield charged with a rooster and traditional spears, flanked by two rampant lions as supporters, each grasping a spear. The date is divided by the shield, appearing to the left and right at the lower flanks of the arms. A scroll below bears the national motto HARAMBEE. The circular legend REPUBLIC OF KENYA runs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 50 FIFTY CENTS is inscribed along the lower border. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF KENYA 1989 HARAMBEE 50 FIFTY CENTS (Translation: All pull together.) |
| Reverse description | A right-facing draped bust portrait of President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi occupies the central field, depicted in jacket and tie in a realistic, slightly low-relief style. The circular legend PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA runs along the upper periphery, while the president's full name DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI is inscribed along the lower border, following the curve of the coin. |
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