© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
5 Francs Balaeniceps rex
2014 year| Aluminium | 2.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 BIF = USD 0.0017 |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Shoe-billed stork in the center with denomination, surrounded by inscription. Bird`s Latin name from left of the bird.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
Balaeniceps rex
5 FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
· BRB ·
Translation:
BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI
Balaeniceps rex
5 FRANCS
FRANCS
· BRB ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Balaeniceps rex, featured on the 5 Francs coin from Burundi, is a prehistoric bird that lived around 60 million years ago. It had a distinctive hammer-like head crest, which is depicted on the coin. The Balaeniceps rex was a large bird, with some specimens reaching heights of up to 10 feet (3 meters) and weighing around 150 pounds (68 kilograms). Despite its size, it was a skilled hunter and could fly at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs (Balaeniceps rex) 2014 coin.
