The currency used in Kenya is the Kenyan shilling. Denoted by the symbol KSh or simply KES, the Kenyan shilling has been the nation's official currency since 1966, replacing the East African shilling. The banknotes feature notable figures in Kenyan history, as well as various national symbols and landmarks. The Kenyan shilling is subdivided into 100 cents, and both coins and banknotes are used in everyday transactions. Its value can fluctuate against other currencies, influenced by factors such as inflation and economic conditions in the region and globally.