Issued by the Central Bank of Kenya in 2019, this 50 Shillings banknote belongs to the new generation series introduced to promote national unity and replace older designs featuring political figures.
The obverse showcases the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, accompanied by denomination numerals, intricate guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in English and Swahili.
The reverse highlights Kenya’s thriving green energy sector, depicting a herd of zebras symbolizing natural heritage, along with wind turbines representing modern sustainable development. Decorative elements and repeating numerals complete the design.
Issuer: Central Bank of Kenya
Denomination: 50 Shillings
Year: 2019
Dimensions: Approx. 135 × 66 mm
Material: Paper (enhanced polymer-like security features)
Security features: Watermark (KICC), security thread, raised print, see-through register, latent image, UV features
