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1 Franc
1970 year| Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) | 0.87 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Franc 1 BIF = USD 0.00034 |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (96.9-96.1% Aluminium, 3.9-3.1% Magnesium) |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
UNITE-TRAVAIL-PROGRES
1F
BRB
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the total mintage, 1,000,000 were minted in 1970 and 9,000,000 in 1971.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Franc 1970 coin from Burundi is that it was the first coin to feature the country's national emblem, the karyenda, which is a traditional drum. The drum is depicted on the obverse side of the coin, surrounded by the words "REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI" and "1 FRANC". This coin was also the first to be issued by Burundi after it gained independence from Belgium in 1962.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Franc 1970 coin.
