5000 Francs (De Havilland D.H. 98) 2015 front 5000 Francs (De Havilland D.H. 98) 2015 back
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5000 Francs De Havilland D.H.

2015 year
Silver (.999) 20 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Burundi
Period
Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
5000 Francs 5000 BIF = USD 1.72
Currency
Franc (1962-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#161023
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

In the top two-thirds of the coin, there is a colorized picture of the De Havilland D. H. 98 airplane and its name, the lower third contains a stylized schematics of a WWII era fighter and the words HISTORY OF AVIATION. The dentils are marked in the shape of a compass.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DE HAVILLAND D.H. 98
HISTORY OF AVIATION

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the De Havilland D.H. 98 coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the De Havilland D.H. 98 Mosquito, a British multi-role combat aircraft that was widely used during World War II. The coin's design features an image of the aircraft in flight, along with the coin's denomination and country of issue. The use of silver and a relatively low weight of 20 grams makes this coin a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  1940 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Francs (De Havilland D.H. 98) 2015 coin.