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Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key
influence in matters of national and international interest.
The earliest currency in Kenya, according to the CBK was the Maria Theresa Thalers which were silver coins used in world trade since they were first minted in 1751. The Maria Theresa Thalers found their way to East Africa in the 1800s and were similar to the Spanish Peso hence their being called ‘pesa.’
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