5 francs 1960 — Rwanda ( Pick: 33 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in Rwanda in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 33.
The note features a light brown color on a green underprint, with brown print, black serial numbers, and a black overprint stating 'BURUNDI'. It has dimensions of 100 x 57 mm and is printed on paper.
This banknote is signed by Firmin Peigneux (Administrator) and Hector Martin (President). It was printed at the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels, Belgium.
The note features a light brown color on a green underprint, with brown print, black serial numbers, and a black overprint stating 'BURUNDI'. It has dimensions of 100 x 57 mm and is printed on paper.
This banknote is signed by Firmin Peigneux (Administrator) and Hector Martin (President). It was printed at the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels, Belgium.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Firmin Peigneux (Administrator), Hector Martin (President)
- Date of issue
- 15.09.60
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium
- Colour
- Light brown on green underprint; brown print; green underprint; black serial numbers; black overprint 'BURUNDI'
- Dimensions
- 100 x 57 mm
- Pick catalog
- 33
About this banknote
The Banque d'Émission du Rwanda et du Burundi issued this 5 francs note in 1960. This series was introduced as part of the monetary transition for Rwanda and Burundi following the dissolution of the Belgian Congo. It was printed by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
The front side features a stylized antelope, with intricate patterns in light brown and green underprint. The back displays the denomination prominently, with decorative elements in brown. This note carries the signatures of Firmin Peigneux as Administrator and Hector Martin as President.
