Kenya new currency notes

As of 2021, the official currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling (KES). The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is responsible for issuing the currency. Here are the current denominations of Kenyan shilling banknotes:

Current Banknote Denominations:

  1. KES 50 (approx. USD 0.45)
  2. KES 100 (approx. USD 0.90)
  3. KES 200 (approx. USD 1.80)
  4. KES 500 (approx. USD 4.50)
  5. KES 1,000 (approx. USD 9.00)

Previous Banknote Denominations:

  1. KES 20 (discontinued in 2019)
  2. KES 10 (discontinued in 2019)
  3. KES 5 (discontinued in 2019)

Coins:

  1. KES 1 (1 shilling)
  2. KES 5 (5 shillings)
  3. KES 10 (10 shillings)
  4. KES 20 (20 shillings)
  5. KES 40 (40 shillings)
  6. KES 50 (50 shillings)

Security Features:

Kenyan shilling banknotes feature various security features to prevent counterfeiting, including:

  1. Watermarks
  2. Security threads
  3. Raised printing
  4. Microprinting
  5. Color-shifting ink
  6. Holograms

Designs:

The banknotes feature various designs, including:

  1. KES 50: Maasai warrior
  2. KES 100: Kenyan landscape
  3. KES 200: Lake Victoria
  4. KES 500: Mount Kenya
  5. KES 1,000: Kenyan wildlife (elephant, lion, and giraffe)

Please note that the designs and security features may change over time, and it's always a good idea to check with the Central Bank of Kenya or a reputable financial institution for the most up-to-date information.