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50 francs – Burundi

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Burundi Independence

Burundi

Context

Year: 1962

Issuer: Burundi

Ruler: Mwambutsa IV

Currency:

Franc

(since 1962)

Total mintage: 3,500

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 16 g

Gold weight: 14.40 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #4

Numista: #92362

Value

Exchange value: 50 BIF

Bullion value: $2444.58

Obverse

Description:

Uniform bust left, beaded edge.

Inscription:

MWAMBUTSA * IV * * MWAMI * DU * BURUNDI

Translation:

MWAMBUTSA IV KING OF BURUNDI

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

Arms, denomination, date, beaded rim.

Inscription:

ROYAUME * DU * BURUNDI * INDEPENDANCE * 1962

* 50 FRANCS *

Translation:

KINGDOM * OF * BURUNDI * INDEPENDENCE * 1962

* 50 FRANCS *

Script: Latin

Language: French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Valcambi	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1962	—	3,500	Proof

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