50 Cents - With legend (1969 - 1978)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 13 |
| Weight (g) | 4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.48 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Norman Sillman
Lettering:
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
MZEE JOMO KENYATTA
THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF KENYA
MZEE JOMO KENYATTA
Reverse
Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
19 71
HARAMBEE
50
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
Coat of Arms with supporters divide date above denomination.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
19 71
HARAMBEE
50
FIFTY CENTS
Description:
Coat of Arms with supporters divide date above denomination.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 400,000 | Very Common | |
| 1969 | 15 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1971 | 9,600,000 | Very Common | |
| 1973 | 3,360,000 | Very Common | |
| 1973 | 500 | Proof | Common |
| 1974 | 12,640,000 | Very Common | |
| 1975 | 8,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1977 | 16,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1978 | 20,480,000 | Very Common |