Summary
50 Cents, Issued by, Republic of Kenya, 1969
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Draped bust of the President, head bare facing left; around below, MZEE JOMO KENYATTA (the term Mzee translates to 'Elder'); around above, THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
Reverse Description
Arms of Kenya, two lions holding spears which cross behind a traditional African shield; on the shield a rooster facing left holding an axe; below incuse on ribbon, HARAMBEE (the Swahili cry of local fishermen translated to 'pulling together') on the ground around the base of the arms, coffee, pyrethrum, sisal, tea, maize and a pineapple; the arms dividing date 1969; above REPUBLIC OF KENYA; below in two lines, 50 / FIFTY CENTS
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 01 Mar 1995
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Date Issued
1969 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Cupro Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.89 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#13
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins