Issuer Kenya
Period Republic (1963-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1978-1991
Value 10 Cents (0.10 KES)
Currency Shilling (1966-date)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 9.4 g
Diameter 30.8 mm
Thickness 1.76 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Obverse
Kenyan coat of arms which features two lions, symbols of protection, holding spears and a traditional East African shield. On the shield is a forward-marching rooster holding an axe. The shield and lions stand on a silhouette of Mount Kenya along with Kenyan agricultural products. The coat of arms is supported by a scroll upon which is written 'Harambee', which in Swahili means "pulling together" or "all for one".
Reverse
Right bust of Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (President of Kenya 1978 - 2002), surrounded by English lettering.
What's in the box
1 x Coin
