Image is everything and that is what creates the first perception about something. Change on the other hand is inevitable and Kenyans from today have to embrace a new coinage.
It is not just the beauty but the values that come along with it all. Kenyans today marvel at the image of a coin that may seem so hard to earn in the current economic state.
All the same they have wowed at the new look of things; the evolution of the coin over the years.
President Kenyatta has today officiated the launch of the new generation currency at the CBK in line with the 2010 constitution.
According to the Central Bank of Kenya Act, it is illegal to have the portrait of an individual on notes and coins that are used as Kenyan currency.
The Act states that: “Notes and coins issued by the Central Bank of Kenya may bear images that depict or symbolise Kenya or an aspect of Kenya but shall not bear the portrait of any individual.”
According to the CBK, the current currency will be withdrawn in phases, even as the new currency is introduced.
This marks a great milestone in the Kenya history having that the currency not only gives a new look but also contributes to promoting Kenyan Global Uniqueness.
In the New Generation Coins launched by the President, the portraits have been replaced by the symbols of the big five animals.
KES 1 coin = Bears the image of a Giraffe
KES 5 coin = Bears the image of a Rhino
KES 10 coin = Bears the image of a Lion
KES 20 coin = Bears the image of an Elephant.
The evolution of the coinage in the country has led to Kenyans embracing the culture and economic values and this new currency is of great significance to the nation.
The new coins will serve as a means of passing knowledge conserving culture and promoting global uniqueness.
CBK Governor,Patrick Njoroge said that by engraving selected images on the coinage this will create awareness of our country and its characteristics will be revitalized giving physical expression to a newly reborn and prosperous Kenya.
Do you like the new face of our Kenya Currency?