The Central Bank of Kenya has issued new generation banknotes following promulgation of a new Constitution which ushered

hope for a Newly Reborn and

Prosperous Kenya. After taking into account views received from the public, CBK adopted concepts to symbolise the drivers of a prosperous Kenya. The front of
the banknotes bear the image of Kenyatta International Conference Centre, one of the most iconic and recognisable landmarks in our country. A dove is also
shown to symbolise a peaceful Kenya. The images on the back of the banknotes symbolise green energy, agriculture, social services, tourism, and governance.
The designs are also more accessible to visually impaired persons. These banknotes will circulate alongside those previously issued and not withdrawn.

FEEL / GUSA | LOOK / TAZAMA | TILT / PINDUA

FEEL /GUSA 50 - GREEN ENERGY

Run your fingers over the note: 1

1 Feel KENYA 3 Feel THE EDGE 5

7
2
3 6
4 4
 =  bar
 =  bars

2 Feel VALUE  =  bars

 =  bars 100 - AGRICULTURE
 =  bars 1

LOOK/TAZAMA 3 4 6
2
7

4
Hold up to the light and from
both sides you will see:

4 The watermark
of a perfect
lion’s head, the
200 - SOCIAL SERVICES
text CBK and 1
the value of
the banknote
5
7
2
5 The security 6
thread 3 4 4

appears as a
continuous line

500 - TOURISM
TILT/PINDUA 1

If you tilt at an angle you will see:

5
7
6 The security thread changes colour 2
6
from red to green on all banknotes.
4 4
The ,  and  banknotes have 3
additional rainbow colours on the thread

1000 - GOVERNANCE
1

5
7 The golden 7
band on the 6
2
back of the 4 4
note shows 3
the value

Central Bank of Kenya | Banki Kuu ya Kenya www.centralbank.go.ke