Kenyan shilling · KES
KSh symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.
Currency info
Adopted: 1966
Currency family: Other
The Kenyan shilling banknotes prominently feature wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, and lions, reflecting Kenya's rich biodiversity and safari heritage.
- Introduced in 1966 following Kenya's independence, replacing the East African shilling
- Named after the Swahili word 'shilling' derived from the English currency
- Pegged to the British pound until 1974, then allowed to float
- Banknotes feature portraits of Kenyan leaders and wildlife imagery
- Subdivided into 100 cents
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Historical predecessor
East African shilling