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Collection Burundi #98

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10 BIF

Burundi 2007 1990_present UNC P-33e AI extracted ✦ AI 93%
Front · IMG_6245.jpeg cropped
Back · IMG_6246.jpeg cropped
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Identity

Where & when

Country Burundi
Currency BIF
Denomination 10
Series name 2007 issue
Series year 2007
Issue year 2007
Era 1990_present
Legal status withdrawn
Subjects & design

What's on the note

Front portrait
Reverse subject Traditional Burundian basket weaving pattern
Watermark National coat of arms of Burundi in clear field at center
Color palette #6b8e7e,#f5f5dc,#2d5c4a
Themes indigenous_culture,agriculture
Language / script Latin

Front: The coat of arms of Burundi centered on a map outline of the country. The national emblem features a shield with the head of a lion, three spears, and the national motto 'Unité-Travail-Progrès' (Unity-Work-Progress) in French. The coat of arms was adopted in 1966 and represents the Republic's sovereignty and commitment to national unity and development. The map outline emphasizes Burundi's territorial identity as one of Africa's smallest landlocked nations in the Great Lakes region.

Back: Traditional Burundian basket weaving pattern representing indigenous craftsmanship and cultural heritage. The geometric circular design reflects the intricate coiled basketry techniques practiced by Burundian artisans, particularly among Tutsi and Hutu communities. These baskets (called 'agaseke') are symbolic of peace, protection, and hospitality in Burundian culture, and the weaving tradition has been recognized by UNESCO. The design emphasizes the national values of unity, work, and progress through cultural preservation.

Production

How it was made

Issuer Banque de la République du Burundi
Issuer (native) Ibanki ya Republika y'Uburundi
Printer
Engraver
Material paper
Dimensions (mm) 145x72

Security features: watermark,microprint,intaglio

Geography

Burundi in Africa

Burundi in Africa. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.

The story

Background & history

This note is from the 2007 issue of Burundian franc banknotes, part of a series that circulated from 2007 until being replaced by new designs in 2015. The banknotes of this series featured the national coat of arms and emphasized Burundian cultural themes. The Burundian franc has been the country's currency since 1964, following independence from Belgian colonial rule in 1962. This 10 franc denomination represents a low-value note in a country that experienced significant inflation over the decades, though it remained legal tender throughout the 2000s.

Catalogue

Collector references

Pick # 33e
Krause ID
Rarity tier common
Series range 2007-2015
Provenance

How it came to me

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Condition
Grade UNC
Serial number CH2956637
Serial prefix CH

Appears uncirculated with sharp corners and no visible wear

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What it's worth now

$1–$3
Type default range $1–$3
Valuation history (1)
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status: ok · step 1 · $0.0363 · 6316↓ + 1159↑ tokens
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