5 Francs - Mwambutsa IV Independence
1962 year| Copper-nickel | - | 38 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms, date and denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME DU BURUNDI INDEPENDANCE 1 JUILLET 1962
.5 FRANCS.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Mwambutsa IV on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Burundi coat of arms, which includes a lion and a drum. The lion symbolizes courage and strength, while the drum represents the country's rich cultural heritage. The coat of arms is surrounded by a wreath of leaves, which adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal.
