1969 KENYA SET OF 3 UNC NOTES 20 SHILLING 10 SHILLING 5 SHILLING

Kenya 1969 First Issue – Set of 3 Notes

Pick 19–21 · Serial D/000010 · £250

A scarce complete set of three notes from Kenya’s first post‑independence issue of 1969, comprising the 20 Shillings, 10 Shillings, and 5 Shillings denominations. Catalogued as Pick 19, Pick 20, and Pick 21 in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.

Features

• Issuer: Central Bank of Kenya
• Denominations: 20 Shillings, 10 Shillings, 5 Shillings
• Catalogue References: Pick 19 (20/-), Pick 20 (10/-), Pick 21 (5/-)
• Date: 1969 First Issue
• Serial Number: D/000010 (matching across the set)
• Condition: Nice condition – lightly circulated, strong detail and colour
• Price: £250 (for the set)

Obverse

• Portrait of President Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya’s founding father.
• Denomination and issue details clearly displayed.

Reverse

• National motifs and agricultural themes, reflecting Kenya’s economy and independence identity.
• Distinctive designs for each denomination.

Historical Note

The 1969 first issue marked Kenya’s transition to its own national currency after independence in 1963. Sets with matching low serial numbers such as D/000010 are exceptionally rare and highly desirable to collectors. This trio represents a cornerstone of East African numismatics, combining historical significance with scarcity.

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Kenya 1969 banknotes · Pick 19 · Pick 20 · Pick 21 · first issue Kenya currency · Jomo Kenyatta portrait notes · rare African banknotes · 20 shillings · 10 shillings · 5 shillings · matching serial number · D/000010 · collectible banknotes · numismatic dealer UK · investment banknotes · East Africa currency history · independence issue

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