关于 Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling was introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling at par, three years after Kenya gained independence.
The name 'Shilling' is a continuation of the name of the currency used in the former British East Africa.
趣味知识
The M-Pesa Revolution
Kenya is a global leader in mobile money. The M-Pesa service, launched in 2007, allows millions of Kenyans to transfer money and pay for goods using their mobile phones, profoundly impacting the economy.
Wildlife on Currency
The latest series of banknotes features Kenya's 'Big Five' game animals (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo), celebrating the nation's rich natural heritage.
First President Portrait
Previous series of the shilling featured the portrait of Kenya's first president, Jomo Kenyatta, a common practice for many newly independent African nations.
历史时间线
Kenya gains independence.
The Central Bank of Kenya is established and the Kenyan Shilling is introduced.
A new series of banknotes is issued, removing portraits of individuals and featuring Kenyan wildlife instead.
面额
纸币
硬币
防伪特征
快速信息
- ISO代码
- KES
- 符号
- KSh
- 数字代码
- 404
- 辅币单位
- Cent (1/100)
- 发行时间
- 1966-09-14
中央银行
- 名称
- Central Bank of Kenya
- 总部
- Nairobi, Kenya
- 成立时间
- 1966
- 现任行长
- Kamau Thugge (自 2023 起)
经济数据
- 储备货币占比
- 0.0%
- 外汇交易量占比
- 0.0%
- 通胀率
- 5.1%
- 利率
- 13.00%
