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5 francs – Burundi

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Independence of Burundi

Burundi

Context

Year: 1962

Issuer: Burundi

Ruler: Mwambutsa IV

Currency:

Franc

(since 1962)

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 24.11 g

Silver weight: 21.70 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↓

References

KM: #1a

Numista: #62018

Value

Exchange value: 5 BIF

Bullion value: $65.52

Obverse

Description:

Uniformed bust facing left

Inscription:

MWAMBUTSA IV MWAMI DU BURUNDI

Translation:

MWAMBUTSU IV KING OF BURUNDI

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Arms above, date and denomination below.

Inscription:

ROYAUME DU BURUNDI INDEPENDANCE 1 JUILLET 1962

GANZA SABWA

900/1000

·5 FRANCS·

Translation:

KINGDOM OF BURUNDI INDEPENDENCE 1 JULY 1962

GANZA SABWA

900/1000

·5 FRANCS·

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Plain

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1962	—	—	Proof

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