500 franc 2015 — Burundi ( Pick: 50 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 franc issued in Burundi in 2015. It is cataloged under Pick number 50, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.
The note features red and green print, with an orange underprint and black and red serial numbers. It is produced on a hybrid substrate. The dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 60 mm, and it is signed by Jean Gaspard Ciza, the Governor, and Aimee Laurentine Kanyana, the 2nd Vice Governor. The printing office is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The amount produced of this banknote remains undetermined. In 2015, Burundi faced various challenges, including economic issues and political tensions.
The note features red and green print, with an orange underprint and black and red serial numbers. It is produced on a hybrid substrate. The dimensions of the banknote are 120 x 60 mm, and it is signed by Jean Gaspard Ciza, the Governor, and Aimee Laurentine Kanyana, the 2nd Vice Governor. The printing office is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
The amount produced of this banknote remains undetermined. In 2015, Burundi faced various challenges, including economic issues and political tensions.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jean Gaspard Ciza (Governor), Aimee Laurentine Kanyana (2nd Vice Governor)
- Date of issue
- 29 April 2015
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Hybrid substrate
- Colour
- Red and green print; orange underprint; black and red serial numbers.
- Dimensions
- 120 x 60 mm
- Amount produced
- Undetermined
- Pick catalog
- 50
About this banknote
The Banque de la République du Burundi issued the 500 franc note in 2015. This series was issued during Jean Gaspard Ciza's tenure as Governor and features enhanced security measures like hybrid substrates to improve durability. Printed by De La Rue in London, the series aimed to modernize Burundi's currency and improve anti-counterfeiting measures.
The front side design of the banknote features a portrait of an unidentified individual with intricate geometric patterns and the denomination written in both French and Kirundi. The reverse displays the Bank of the Republic of Burundi building alongside architectural motifs. The note is printed with red and green hues, with additional black and red serial numbers for verification.
