Kenya 5 shillings, 1973

10th Anniversary of Independence

Information

NumberKM# 16
CountryKenya
PeriodRepublic of Kenya (1966 - 2018)
CurrencyKenyan shilling
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination5 shillings
Currency rate5 KES = 0.04 USD
Year1973
Subject10th Anniversary of Independence
Edge typeSmooth
Shape9-sided
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionBrass
Weight (g)14
Diameter (mm)33
Thickness (mm)1.6

Obverse:

5 shillings 1973, Kenya (10th Anniversary of Independence)

Coat of arms 

Legend
1973
5
FIVE SHILLINGS
HARAMBEE
TEN YEARS OF FREEDOM

Reverse

5 shillings 1973, Kenya (10th Anniversary of Independence)

Head of state 

Legend
MZEE JOMO KENYATTA
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London100.000+1.500


Collection

 1973$ *****  
Offers
-user1973 $ 22.84-user1973 $ 37-user1973 $ 42-user1973 $ 45-user1973 $ 49