Currency – CBK | Central Bank of Kenya

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New Kenya
Bank Note Series

The Central Bank of Kenya has issued new generation banknotes following promulgation of a new Constitution which ushered hope for a Newly Reborn and Prosperous Kenya.

After taking into account views received from the public, CBK adopted concepts to symbolise the drivers of a prosperous Kenya.

The front of the banknotes bear the image of Kenyatta International Conference Centre, one of the most iconic and recognisable landmarks in our country. A dove is also shown to symbolise a peaceful Kenya.

The images on the back of the banknotes symbolise green energy, agriculture, social services, tourism, and governance. The designs are also more accessible to visually impaired persons.

These banknotes will circulate alongside those previously issued and not withdrawn.

Wind Power - Geothermal Power - Solar Power - back

Front

THEME: GREEN ENERGY

Wind Power - Geothermal Power - Solar Power

Kenya is endowed with enormous potential and resources for production of clean energy.

One of the biggest wind farms in Africa is located in Kenya at Loyangalani. Geothermal electricity production at Olkaria has made
Kenya a global leader in green energy production. Kenya strives for a cleaner world.

Buffalo

Nyati

Security Features

FEEL/GUSA

Run your fingers over the note.

LOOK/TAZAMA

Hold up to the light and from both sides you will see:

TILT/PINDUA

If you tilt at an angle you will see:

New coinage of Kenya

The CBK has issued new generation coins following promulgation of a new Constitution which ushered hope for a Newly Reborn and Prosperous Kenya.

After taking into account views received from the public, CBK adopted the use of wildlife images as the theme for the coins. Engraving these images in the coins gives physical expression to a Newly Reborn and Prosperous Kenya and embodies the spirit of the Constitution which states that ‘we, the people of Kenya are…respectful of the environment, which is our heritage, and determined to sustain it for the benefit of future generations.’ The designs are also more accessible to visually impaired persons.

These coins will circulate alongside the coins previously issued and not withdrawn.