Both the obverse and reverse were designed by Christopher Ironside. 5, 10, 20 and 50 Senti; 1 and 5 Shilingi denominations (1966; circulation up to cir. 1984).

What is the obverse of a coin?

If you called heads, obverse is the word for you. Since the 17th century, we've been using obverse for the front side of coins (usually, the side depicting the head or bust of a ruler). The opposite of this sense of obverse is reverse, the back or "tails" side of a coin.

Who designed the penny?

Benjamin Franklin reportedly designed the first American penny in 1787.