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5 Francs - Mwambutsa IV Independence
1962 year| Silver (.900) | 24.11 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| King | Mwambutsa IV (1962-1966) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Francs 5 BIF = USD 0.0017 |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 24.11 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms, date and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME DU BURUNDI INDEPENDANCE 1 JUILLET 1962
GANZA SABWA
900/1000
·5 FRANCS·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs - Mwambutsa IV (Independence) 1962 coin from Burundi is that it features a unique design that represents the country's independence from Belgium, which was achieved on July 1, 1962. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of King Mwambutsa IV, while the reverse side features a scene of a man and a woman standing together, holding a flag and a torch, symbolizing the country's freedom and unity.
