The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has won the prestigious Global Banknote Award, earning international recognition for its latest currency design.
CBK was presented with the award during the High-Security Printing Conference for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (HSP-EMEA) - an event which highlights superior banknotes in the market.
The award recognises monetary authorities whose newly-issued banknotes have exhibited exceptional achievement in the design, technical sophistication, and security features.
CBK's feat came months after the release of currencies with new features which extended to the Ksh50, Ksh100, and Ksh200 as well as the Ksh500 notes in August 2024. A person holding 1,000 Kenyan shillings notes Photo Reuters Among the new features included the signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, Kamau Thugge, and the year of print.
