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50 Francs - Mwambutsa IV Independence
1962 year| Gold (.900) | 16.00 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| King | Mwambutsa IV (1962-1966) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 50 Francs 50 BIF = USD 0.017 |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 16.00 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arms, denomination and date below, beaded rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAUME * DU * BURUNDI * INDEPENDANCE * 1962
* 50 FRANCS *
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Francs - Mwambutsa IV (Independence) 1962 coin from Burundi is that it was minted to commemorate the country's independence from Belgium, which was achieved on July 1, 1962. The coin's design features a portrait of King Mwambutsa IV, who ruled Burundi from 1915 until his death in 1977, and the reverse side features the Burundian coat of arms. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Francs - Mwambutsa IV (Independence) 1962 coin.
