Kenyan Shilling - Currency of Kenya

Remember to exchange your Euros into Kenyan Shillings before you fly to Kenya. It's a good idea to bring some cash with you, as credit cards are not widely accepted.
It's wiser to exchange Euros into Kenyan Shillings with Abacor to benefit from the best exchange rates. Buying Kenyan Shilling with Abacor currency exchange is the assurance of a simple, fast and totally secure exchange of currency bills. No additional commission or tax.

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Kenyan shilling: Kenyan currency

The Kenyan shilling has been the official currency of Kenya since September 14, 1966, when it replaced the East African shilling at equal parity. The code of the Kenyan shilling is KES according to ISO 4217. Its currency symbol is KSh

Exchange rate: Kenyan Shilling (KES)

	Kenya
Currency	Kenyan shilling
ISO code	KES - Kenyan Shilling
Currency subdivision	1 Shilling = 100 cent(s)
Banknote denominations	50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 Kenyan Shillings
Coins	1, 5, 10, 20, 40 shilling(s)
Currency import	Free, but amounts in excess of 500,000 Shillings or US$5,000 or equivalent must be declared. Currency whose export is restricted cannot be imported into Kenya. Visitors must pay the hotel bill in foreign currency or against an external account.
Currency export	Free, but amounts over 500,000 Shillings or US$5,000 or equivalent must be declared.
Exchange rates	Live exchange rates : 01 48 04 76 06
Currency information	View currency information on the Central Bank of Kenya website