1975 Kenya 10 Shillings Banknote for Sale – Celebrating Founding Leadership and Agricultural Strength

Issued by the Central Bank of Kenya (Banki Kuu ya Kenya) in 1975, the 10 Shillings banknote reflects Kenya’s early post-independence identity, honoring President Jomo Kenyatta and the nation’s agrarian economy. As part of the 1966–1978 issue series, this note captures the spirit of national unity, rural development, and economic self-reliance.


Key Features & Historical Significance

Issuer: Central Bank of Kenya (Banki Kuu ya Kenya)
Denomination: 10 Shillings
Year of Issue: 1975
Pick Number: P-10c
Series: 1966–1978 Issue
Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company, UK
Size: Approx. 140 × 73 mm
Material: Paper banknote with multicolor underprint
Signatories: Duncan Ndegwa (Governor)
Watermark: Lion’s head


Design Features

Obverse
Portrait of President Jomo Kenyatta at right
Central image of the Kenyan coat of arms
Text in English and Swahili: “BANKI KUU YA KENYA – CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA – LEGAL TENDER FOR TEN SHILLINGS”
Color scheme: Green, brown, and blue tones

Reverse

Depiction of schoolchildren drinking milk and livestock—symbolizing Kenya’s investment in agriculture and nutrition
Text: “TEN SHILLINGS” in Latin script


Why Collect This Banknote?

The 1975 10 Shillings note offers collectors a rich visual and historical narrative from Kenya’s formative years. Featuring Jomo Kenyatta, it pays tribute to the country’s founding leadership and post-independence vision. The reverse imagery of livestock and school nutrition programs reflects Kenya’s rural priorities and social investment. With its modest denomination, vibrant design, and historical resonance, this note is a compelling addition for collectors of African currency, presidential iconography, and development-era banknotes.