Kenya 1989 5 cents

from the Stack's Bowers June 2021 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73547

This specimen was lot 73547 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $90. The catalog description^[1] noted, "KENYA. 5 Cents, 1989. PCGS SPECIMEN-67 Gold Shield. Just three examples have been seen finer at PCGS than this enticing specimen, exuding a near reverse proof nature on account of extensive die polishing. Ex: Kings Norton Mint Collection." Jomo Kenyatta, member of the Kikuyu tribe, was the first president of Kenya (1964-1978) and appears on all coins of that period. Perennial president Daniel Arap Moi (ruled 1978-2002), appears on coins starting in 1978. The five cents shown was issued 1978-81, 1984-91.

Recorded Mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.6 g, nickel-brass, 25.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-17.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

Link to:

• 1980 5 cents
• 1980 10 cents
• 1988 500 shillings, tenth anniversary of Daniel Moi as president
• 1988 500 shillings, 25th anniversary of independence
• 1989 shilling
• 1990 5 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1989