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The East African shilling was introduced to Kenya, Tanganyika, and Uganda in 1921, replacing the short-lived East African florin at a rate of 2 shillings to 1 florin. The florin had been introduced because of increasing silver prices after World War I. At that time, the Indian rupee was the currency of the British East African states.
The shilling (Swahili: shilingi; abbreviation: TSh; code: TZS) is the currency of Tanzania. It is subdivided into 100 cents ( senti in Swahili). The Tanzanian shilling replaced the East African shilling on 14 June 1966 at par. [ 1 ]
Similarly, in East Africa, the member countries of the East African Community planned to introduce a single currency, the East African shilling until 2012. [7] Following delays, this was postponed initially to 2024, [8] [9] then to 2031. [10]
East African shilling 1 cent and 10 cent coins (1952) 1925 East African shilling, obverse 1925 East African shilling, reverse. The East African Currency Board (EACB) was established in 1919 to supply and oversee the currency of British colonies in British East Africa.
The first Ugandan shilling (UGS) replaced the East African shilling in 1966 at par. Following high inflation, a new shilling (UGX) was introduced in 1987 worth 100 old shillings. The shilling is usually a stable currency and predominates in most financial transactions in Uganda, which has a very efficient foreign exchange market with low spreads.
On 14 September 1966, the Kenyan shilling replaced the East African shilling at par, although the latter was not demonetised until 1969. The Central Bank of Kenya issued notes in denominations of 5/=, 10/=, 20/=, 50/= and 100/=. All of the notes feature a portrait of Kenya's first prime minister and president, Jomo Kenyatta, on the front and ...
P35. Blue-black on yellow and orange underprinting. March 31, 1953 – February 1, 1956. 100 shillings. 5 pounds. P36. Blue-black on green and lilac underprinting. For table standards, see the banknote specification table.
Maria Theresa thalers were allowed to circulate with a value of 1 shilling and 10 + 1 ⁄ 2 pence (or 45 lire). The East African shilling became the money of account on 1 July 1942; it eventually became the sole legal tender and remained so until 1945. Regular notes of the East African Currency Board were used for circulation in Ethiopia.