How much is a Republic of Kenya one shilling worth?
Information:
Krause number | KM# 34 |
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Denomination | 1 shilling |
Currency rate | 1 KES = 0.009 USD |
Year | 2005-2010 |
Period | Republic of Kenya (1966 – 2018) |
Are Kenyan coins worth anything?
Kenya was British until 1964. After that Kenya issued several different coin denominations, all with President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and the unique lions, swords, and shield design. Since they are modern coins, they are worth face value unless in perfect, uncirculated condition.
How much is a one shilling coin worth?
twelve pence
The shilling (1/- or 1s.) was a coin worth one twentieth of a pound sterling, or twelve pence.
What is a 5 shilling coin worth?
To commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 this crown coin was issued. It has a value of Five Shillings, the equivalent of 25 pence post-decimalisation.
What is the most wanted coin?
These are the 10 most expensive coins in the world:
- Silver Dollar Class 1 – 1804 – (The Watters-Childs Specimen)
- Liberty Head Nickel – Morton-Smith-Eliaspberg (1913)
- Edward III Florin (1343)
- Brasher Doubloon (1787)
- Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle (1907)
- Double Eagle (1933)
- Flowing Hair Silver/Copper Dollar (1794/5)
Which Kenyan coins are made of silver?
The 1 shilling coin is fully silver in colour and is the second largest coin of the series, being 23.9mm in diameter and weighing 5.5g. The other three denominations are bi-coloured with the 5 and 20 shillings having a gold core and a silver ring, whilst the reverse is used for the 10 shilling coin.
What is a Kenyan coin made of?
Kenyan 1 shilling coin
Shilling | |
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Diameter | 27.8 mm (1966-1994) 22 mm (1995-1998) 23.9 mm (2005-2010) |
Thickness | 1.65 mm (1966-1998) 1.9 mm (2005-2010) |
Composition | cupronickel (1966-1989) nickel-plated steel (1994, 2005-2010) brass-plated steel (1995-1998) |
Appearance |
How many cents make a Kenyan shilling?
100 cents
The shilling is further divided into 100 cents. Prices often include the abbreviation KSh, as in “100 KSh” to refer to 100 shillings.
How much is a 1975 shilling worth?
Mintage, Worth:
Year | Mintage | Value, USD |
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Unc | ||
1975 | 40.856.000 | $ 0.39 |
1974 | 13.520.000 | $ 0.43 |
1973 | 2.480.000 | $ 0.49 |
Which South African coins are wanted?
Most valuable South African coins value list
- Single 9 Pond (1898) Single 9 Pond.
- Kruger Double Nine Ponds (1899)
- Burgers Pond Coarse Beard (1874)
- Sammy Marks Tickey (1898)
- Burgers Pond Fine Beard (1874)
- VeldPond (1902)
- Mandela 90th Birthday Coin (2008)
- Mandela’s 100th Birthday R5 coin (2018)
How can I sell my old coins online?
For selling the old coin, all you need to do is list the currency on an online classifieds platform such as Quikr. Interested customers are ready to pay a hefty price to buy collectable and rare coins.
How much are old coins worth?
Dollars
Coin Type | Average Circulated | Typical Uncirculated |
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Dollar – Trade – 1873-1885 | $50 – $300 | $400 – $1,000 |
Dollar – Morgan – 1878-1921 | $15 – $20 | $24 – $70 |
Dollar – Peace – 1921-1935 | $15 – $19 | $20 – $50 |
Dollar – Eisenhower – 1971-1978 | Face value | $1.25 – $2 |
What was the first coin in Kenya?
The newly established Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) commissioned the Royal Mint at Tower Hill, London, to produce the first series of Kenyan coins, consisting of denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 shillings. Such pieces were minted annually until 1968.
What is the coin of the Kenyan shilling?
This article is about the coin of the Kenyan shilling. For the coin of the earlier East African shilling, used in British Kenya, see East African 1 shilling coin. The 1 shilling coin is a current circulation piece of the Republic of Kenya that was produced in five main types from 1966 to 2010.
When did Kenya stop minting second series coins?
With the exception of the 25 cent and 2 shilling coins, which were only minted until 1973, all of the second series coins were made until Jomo Kenyatta’s death in 1978.
Is Sillman’s portrait of Jomo Kenyatta on the Kenya shilling coin?
In spite of being struck during Kibaki’s administration, Sillman’s portrait of Jomo Kenyatta from the shillings issued from 1966 to 1978 appears on the obverse.