| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966-1968 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.56 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Norman Sillman |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2011 |
| Reference(s) | KM#4, Schön#4 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Kenya dividing date. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF KENYA 1966 HARAMBEE 50 FIFTY CENTS (Translation: All pull together.) |
| Reverse description | Bust of president Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left. Without legend. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1966 - - 4 000 000 1966 - Proof - 27 1967 - - 5 120 000 1968 - - 6 000 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 8842736500 |
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