10 franc 1970 — Burundi ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Africa
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 franc issued in Burundi in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 20.
The note features a blue print with a multicolour underprint and black serial numbers. It is printed on paper and measures 130 x 62 mm. The signatures on this note are those of Bonaventure Kidwingira, the President, and Athanase Ntukamazina, the Administrator.
This banknote was produced by the De La Rue printing office in London, United Kingdom. Burundi adopted the franc as its currency in 1960, shortly after gaining independence.
The note features a blue print with a multicolour underprint and black serial numbers. It is printed on paper and measures 130 x 62 mm. The signatures on this note are those of Bonaventure Kidwingira, the President, and Athanase Ntukamazina, the Administrator.
This banknote was produced by the De La Rue printing office in London, United Kingdom. Burundi adopted the franc as its currency in 1960, shortly after gaining independence.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Bonaventure Kidwingira (President), Athanase Ntukamazina (Administrator)
- Date of issue
- 1970
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- Blue print; multicolour underprint; black serial numbers
- Dimensions
- 130 x 62 mm
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The Banque de la République du Burundi issued the 10 franc banknote in 1970. This series was part of an effort to standardize and modernize Burundi's currency. The series was printed by De La Rue, a renowned printing office in London, United Kingdom.
The front side of the banknote features the "Place de la Révolution" with the Burundi flag prominently displayed. On the reverse, the words "UNITE-UBUMWE, TRAVAIL-IBIKORWA, PROGRES-AMAJAMBERE" are highlighted. Measuring 130 x 62 mm, it is signed by President Bonaventure Kidwingira and Administrator Athanase Ntukamazina.
