5 Shillings coin (Black Rhinoceros, Bi-Metallic)
£0.013635
1 KES = £0.002727
5 Shillings — Black Rhinoceros, Bi-Metallic (Issued 2018)
This 5 Shillings coin is a current circulation issue dated 2018 and part of Kenya’s wildlife-themed series. It is bimetallic, formed of a brass plated steel centre within a nickel plated steel ring, giving it a two-tone appearance. The coin is round, weighs 3.75 g and measures 19.5 mm across, making it a small, compact piece. It remains in circulation today.
The obverse shows the coat of arms of Kenya, with a legend on the outer ring. The lettering reads “REPUBLIC OF KENYA 2018 HARAMBEE JAMHURI YA KENYA”, which translates as “All pull together. Republic of Kenya.”
The reverse features the head of a black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) facing right. The surrounding lettering reads “FIVE SHILLINGS 5 KENYA · SHILINGI TANO ·”, the Swahili “SHILINGI TANO” translating as “Five shillings.”
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