500 Shillings Independence, Kenya

500 Shillings Independence, Kenya, 1986 obverse image500 Shillings Independence, Kenya, 1986 reverse image
500 Shillings Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Kenya flagKenya
  • Years of Minting:
    1986
  • Period:
    Republic (1963-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
500 Shillings Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$103.99

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

500 Shillings Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Daniel Toroitch Arap Moi facing right.

Engraver:

Norman Sillman

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Kenya.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

500 Shillings Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

· 25TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1963 - 1988 · FIVE HUNDRED SHILLINGS 500 HARAMBE

Reverse:

PRESIDENT OF REPUBLIC OF KENYA DANIEL TOROITICH ARAP MOI

500 Shillings Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925)

Size

500 Shillings Independence sizes
  • Weight:28.28 g
  • Diameter:39 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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