CURRENCY

The currency used in Kenya is the shilling. Current exchange rates are featured on the home page. The currency is available in notes of 1,000/-, 500/-, 200/-,. 100/-, 50/- and 10/- shilling denominations as well as coins of 40/-, 20/-, 10/-. 5/- and 1/- shilling values and a coin of 50 cents (1/2 shilling).

Currency may feature photographs of one of the three presidents of Kenya. It is a serious offense to deface or destroy currency. There are also limitations as to the amount of Kenya currency that can be exported.