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East African shilling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (360 words) |
 | The East African Shilling was a currency issued for use in Kenya, British Somaliland, Italian Somaliland, Tanzania, Uganda and parts of Yemen during the time these areas were British colonies and protectorates. |
| The East African shilling (XEAS) was intoduced in 1921, replacing the short-lived florin at a rate of 2 shillings = 1 florin. |
| A new version of the currency is proposed by the East African Community, which consists of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and is to coincide with the creation of a constitution and a Federation between the member states in 2010. |
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