Thugge's sign and other security marks on new banknotes
In an update dated November 20th, the CBK notified the public that the release of new-look currency notes of KES50, KES100, KES200, and KES500 denominations is underway.
The signature of Central Bank Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge and that of the Ministry of National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo are part of the key security features that newly released banknotes in Kenya must have.
In an update dated November 20th, the CBK notified the public that the release of new-look currency notes of KES50, KES100, KES200, and KES500 denominations is underway.
CBK added that the KES1000 banknote is similar to the previous series issued and will continue circulating alongside new notes.
Another key security feature to look out for will be the year of print, which has been set as 2024. Additionally, the new banknotes will bear new security threads, complete with colour-changing effects that are specific to each denomination.
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Value of banknotes
"All other features of the banknotes remain the same as those of the series issued in 2019," CBK stated.
It added, "We would like to draw the public's attention that all other banknotes currently in circulation remain legal tender and will continue to circulate alongside the released banknotes."
On the new KES1,000 note, one traces a perfect lion’s head, the text CBK, and the value of the banknote from both sides when held up to a light. The security thread appears as a continuous line.
If you tilt at an angle, one will see a security thread changing colour. The golden band shows the value of the banknote and is visible under Ultraviolet (UV) light. You can check the entire list of new banknotes' security features here.
