5 Shillings - 10th Anniversary of Independence (1973)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 16 |
| Weight (g) | 14 |
| Diameter (mm) | 33 |
| Shape: | Nonagonal (9-sided) |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
·MZEE JOMO KENYATTA·
Description:
Bust of President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left.
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
·MZEE JOMO KENYATTA·
Description:
Bust of President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left.
Reverse
Lettering:
TEN YEARS OF FREEDOM
19 73
HARAMBEE
5
FIVE SHILLINGS
Description:
Coat of Arms, year of issue and denomination.
TEN YEARS OF FREEDOM
19 73
HARAMBEE
5
FIVE SHILLINGS
Description:
Coat of Arms, year of issue and denomination.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 100,000 | Common | |
| 1973 | 1,500 | Proof | Unknown |