10 Francs 2007, Burundi
| in Krause book | Number: 33 |
| Years of issue: | 01.11.2007 |
| Edition: | 8 106 755 |
| Signatures: | Le Gouverneur: Leonard Sentore, Le 2 Vice Gouverneur: Gaspard Sindayigaya |
| Serie: | No Serie |
| Specimen of: | 1995 |
| Material: | Cotton fiber |
| Size (mm): | 115 x 60 |
| Printer: | TDLR (Thomas de la Rue & Company), London |
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Description
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Avers:
In the central part of the banknote against the background of geometric lines in three lines placed country motto "Unity, work, progress" in two official languages: UNITE - UBUMWE / TRAVAIL - IBIKORWA / PROGRES - AMAJAMBERE. In the upper part of the banknote inscription in French: BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI, at the bottom - the language Rundi: IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y'UBURUNDI. Denomination numeral "10" is placed at the four corners ornamented field at the bottom left and top right.
Revers:
In the central part of the banknote image of the emblem of the country.
The coat of arms of Burundi, adopted in 1966, consists of a shield surrounded by three spears. On the shield is the motto of the nation, as well as the head of a lion. Behind the shield there are three crossed traditional African spears. Under the shield the national motto of Burundi appears on a scroll: "Unité, Travail, Progrès" (French, "Unity, Work, Progress").
The lion's face on the board - a symbol of power. Lion (Ntare) was name of the first, the semi-legendary King of Burundi (c. XVII.). The same name were worn by the several subsequent kings. Three spears symbolize the three main ethnic groups in the country - a Hutu, Tutsi and Twa pygmies, generally speaking Kirundi, amid a contour map of the country. In the upper part of the banknote inscription in French : BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI, at the bottom - the language Rundi: IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y'UBURUNDI. Below par in three lines on two official languages : DIX FRANCS / AMAFRANGA / CUMI. Right from the card - the signature of the bank manager and 2nd Vice - Governor. Denomination numeral "10" is placed in the lower left and upper right corners ornamented field. Serial number is located on the lower left and upper right parts of the bill .
Comments:
Interesting fact:
Burundi is the only country besides Israel, on the flag of which you can see hexagonal star.
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