Issued by the Central Bank of Kenya in 1978, this 100 Shillings banknote is part of the early post-independence series, highlighting national leadership and economic progress.
The obverse features a portrait of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya’s first President, along with denomination numerals, guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in English and Swahili.
The reverse depicts agricultural and industrial themes, symbolizing Kenya’s economic development, with detailed ornaments and repeating denomination designs.
Issuer: Central Bank of Kenya
Denomination: 100 Shillings
Year: 1978
Dimensions: Approx. 150 × 70 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Jomo Kenyatta), security thread, guilloche patterns
