2019 kenya new note
You're referring to the new Kenyan shilling banknotes introduced in 2019!
In 2019, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) introduced new series of Kenyan shilling banknotes to replace the old ones. The new notes feature advanced security features and designs that are more difficult to counterfeit.
Here are the details of the new Kenyan shilling banknotes introduced in 2019:
- KES 50 note: The new KES 50 note features a portrait of Mwai Kibaki, the third President of Kenya, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) features a image of a Maasai warrior and a giraffe.
- KES 100 note: The new KES 100 note features a portrait of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya, on the obverse. The reverse features a image of a Maasai woman and a lion.
- KES 500 note: The new KES 500 note features a portrait of Daniel arap Moi, the second President of Kenya, on the obverse. The reverse features a image of a Maasai man and a elephant.
- KES 1,000 note: The new KES 1,000 note features a portrait of Uhuru Kenyatta, the fourth President of Kenya, on the obverse. The reverse features a image of a Maasai girl and a rhinoceros.
These new banknotes were designed to improve the security and durability of the currency, as well as to promote Kenya's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.