| Issuer | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Year | 1966-1968 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 KES) |
| Currency | Shilling (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.58 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Norman Sillman |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2011 |
| Reference(s) | KM#1, Schön#1 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Kenya dividing date. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF KENYA 1967 HARAMBEE 5 FIVE CENTS (Translation: All pull together.) |
| Reverse description | Bust of the first president of Kenya Mzee Jomo Kenyatta facing left. Without legend. |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1966 - - 28 000 000 1966 - Proof - 27 1967 - - 9 600 000 1968 - - 12 000 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6846048730 |
| Comments |