While presiding over the roll out in the capital Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the features on the new 1, 5,10 and 20 shillings coins embrace Kenya’s historical and cultural heritage.

According to Central Bank officials, the new-look coins, which show a lion, elephant, hippo and giraffe, will serve as a means of passing knowledge, conserving culture, and promoting Kenya’s global uniqueness.

The Kenyan constitution, which came into effect in 2010, prohibits the use of a person’s portrait on the country’s currencies. Authorities also say the coins have features that are more appealing to visually impaired people.

Wallace Kantai@wgkantai

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