Burundi 10 Francs Very Fine Banknote

Burundi 10 Francs Banknote 

Details:

• Country: Burundi

• Issuer: Bank of the Republic of Burundi

• Ruling Authority: Republic (since 1966)

• Years of Issue: 1981–2007

• Value: 10 Francs (BIF)

• Currency: Burundi Franc (1962–present)

• Composition: Paper

• Size: 107 x 54 mm

• Shape: Rectangular

• Demonetized: Yes

Obverse:
Printed in green with pink underprint and black serial numbers. Features the Coat of Arms of Burundi placed over a map of the country at the center. Text appears in French and Kirundi.

Lettering:

• BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI

• DIX FRANCS / AMAFRANGA CUMI

• UNITE - TRAVAIL - PROGRES

• IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y'BURUNDI

• LE GOUVERNEUR / L'ADMINISTRATEUR

• Date: 01-10-91

• Denomination: 10

Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Ten Francs. Unity, Work, Progress. The Governor. The Administrator.

Reverse:
Green print with yellow underprint. Denomination appears within guilloche designs at the top right and bottom left. Security and anti-counterfeit warning printed in both French and Kirundi.

Lettering:

• BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI

• UNITE - UBUMWE

• TRAVAIL - IBIKORWA

• PROGRES - AMAJAMBERE

• LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DE SERVITUDE PENALE

• UWUZOKWIGANA IYI NOTI AZOFUNGWA

• IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y'BURUNDI

Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Unity, Work, Progress. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude.

This demonetized 10 Francs note from Burundi is a classic collectible, offering a glimpse into the nation’s post-independence design and linguistic heritage.