Burundi new sig/date (18.10.2023) 500-franc note (B236c) confirmed
2024-05-31
Like B236b, but new signature (Ndayishimiye/Bigendako, and new date (18-10-2023). Courtesy of Thomas Augustsson.Read More…
Burundi new sig/date (18.10.2023) 1,000-franc note (B242b) confirmed
2024-05-06
B242 (PNL): 1,000 francs (US$0.55) Like B242a, but new signatures (Ndayishimiye/Bigendako) and new date (18.10.2023). Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.Read More…
Burundi new 2,000-franc note (B243a) confirmed
2024-01-27
B243 (PNL): 2,000 francs (US$1.15) Pink. Front: French and Kirundi text; fish as registration device; leaping Roan antelope; coat of arms; pineapple plants; flag; green-to-gold OVI pineapple with embossed BRB. Back: French and Kirundi text; map outline of Burundi; farmers in field; fish; bank logo. Pearlescent stripe on front withRead More…
Burundi new 10,000-franc note (B245a) confirmed introduced 07.06.2023
2023-06-15
B245 (PNL): 10,000 francs (US$5.70) Rose. Front: French and Kirundi text; fish as registration device; hippopotamus; coat of arms; President Melchior Ndadaye and Prince Louis Rwagasore; flag; shield; green-to-gold Spark Orbital drum with embossed BRB. Back: French and Kirundi text; map outline of Burundi; fronds; fish; bank logo. Pearlescent stripeRead More…
Burundi new 5,000-franc note (B244a) confirmed introduced 07.06.2023
2023-06-15
B244 (PNL): 5,000 francs (US$2.85) Light purple and ochre. Front: French and Kirundi text; fish as registration device; cape buffalo; coat of arms; dancers with drums on heads; flag; shield; green-to-gold Spark Orbital basket with embossed BRB. Back: French and Kirundi text; map outline of Burundi; man walking on roadRead More…
Burundi new 1,000-franc note (B242a) confirmed introduced on 26.07.2022
2022-07-31
B242 (PNL): 1,000 francs (US$0.55) Green. Front: French and Kirundi text; fish as registration device; bird perched on branch; coat of arms; cattle; flag; drum and head of cattle in OVI. Back: French and Kirundi text; map outline of Burundi; banana trees; fish; bank logo. Pearlescent stripe on front withRead More…
Burundi new date (04.07.2018) 5,000-franc note (B239b) confirmed
2019-05-28
Like B239a, but new date (04-07-2018), modified security thread, and SPARK Orbital basket. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Burundi new sig/date (04.07.2018) 500-franc note (B236b) confirmed
2019-05-28
Like B236a, but new signature (Kanyana/Ciza), new date (04-07-2018), and modified security thread. Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).Read More…
Burundi new note family (B236a – B240a) reported for introduction on 02.05.2019
2019-05-03
On 2 May 2019, the Banque de la République du Burundi announced the introduction of revised notes of 500, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 francs. The new notes are like the preceding issues, but with improved paper substrate and security features. Courtesy of Claudio Marana.Read More…
Burundi new 1,000-franc note (B237a) confirmed
2015-10-01
According to a press release, on 1 September 2015 the Banque de la République du Burundi introduced a new 1,000-franc note (B237a). This note completes the new family which also includes the following denominations: 500, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 francs, all dated 15-01-2015 and introduced on 29 April 2015. B237Read More…