Issued by the Central Bank of Kenya in 2019, this 100 Shillings banknote belongs to the new generation series introduced to replace older designs featuring political figures and promote national unity.
The obverse features the Kenya International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, accompanied by denomination numerals, intricate guilloche patterns, and inscriptions in English and Swahili.
The reverse depicts Kenya’s wildlife and renewable energy development, including a herd of zebras and wind turbines, symbolizing the country’s natural heritage and sustainable progress. Decorative elements and repeating denomination numerals complete the design.
Issuer: Central Bank of Kenya
Denomination: 100 Shillings
Year: 2019
Dimensions: Approx. 150 × 70 mm
Material: Paper (enhanced polymer-like security features)
Security features: Watermark (KICC), security thread, raised print, see-through register, latent image, UV features