Kenyan Shilling (KES)

The Kenyan Shilling is issued by the Central Bank of Kenya.

Alphabetic code
KES
Numeric code
404
Symbol
KSh
Minor units
2
Example
KES 1,234.50
Used in
Kenya

History

  1. 1966 The Central Bank of Kenya is established by an Act of Parliament on 24 March and opens to the public on 14 September; its banknotes are legalised in 1966 but not yet issued.
  2. 1967 The first Kenyan shilling coins are issued on 10 April, and East African Currency Board banknotes cease to be legal tender in September.

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