5 Shillings, Kenya

5 Shillings, Kenya, 2018 obverse image5 Shillings, Kenya, 2018 reverse image
5 Shillings coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Kenya flagKenya
  • Years of Minting:
    2018
  • Period:
    Republic (1963-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
5 Shillings Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.29-$20.90

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Shillings Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) head facing right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Kenya, legend on outer ring.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Shillings Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIC OF KENYA 2018 HARAMBE JAMHURI YA KENYA

Reverse:

FIVE SHILLINGS 5 KENYA · SHILINGI TANO ·

5 Shillings Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring

Size

5 Shillings sizes
  • Weight:3.75 g
  • Diameter:19.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.91 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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