Kenyan Shilling to Australian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Kenya

Currency Code, Symbol: KES, KSh

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10 , 20 shillings

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 shillings

History: The Kenyan shilling (KSh) is the official national currency of Kenya. The currency is not used in other countries. To denote the currency on the international market, the KES abbreviation is commonly used.Cents are used as change for the Kenyan shilling. One KES has 100 cents. The currency appeared in 1966. Before that, Kenya used the East African shilling. Today, only notes and coins issued after 2003 are officially accepted for payment. Outdated notes are being steadily taken out of the market for elimination.Read More

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More