All about the ‘elephants’: Sh1,000 note is king of transactions in Kenya

GRAPHIC | GENNEVIEVE AWINO

Crisp banknotes of various denominations may be lining the pockets of many in Kenya, but it is the Sh1,000 note that stands out from the crowd.

Despite its high value, the Sh1,000 banknote remains the most widely held in Kenya — defying popular belief that smaller value notes are the most sought-after in the country.

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