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500 Shillings Mzee Jomo Kenyatta
| Issuer | Central Bank of Kenya |
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| Year | 1966 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a finely rendered profile view of Mount Kenya, with its rocky summit and distinctive glacial formations rendered in high relief against a polished field. The curved legend FATHER OF THE KENYA NATION arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 500 S is prominently displayed in large numerals in the lower central field. The date 1966, flanked by raised dots, appears along the lower rim. A finely reeded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears a distinguished left-facing bust of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, first President of Kenya, depicted in high relief with finely detailed hair and a short beard, wearing a suit and tie. The effigy occupies the central field with considerable authority and sculptural quality. The legend MZEE JOMO KENYATTA curves along the upper periphery, flanking the portrait on both sides. The plain lower field and reeded border complete the composition. |
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