Type details
| Country | Burundi |
| Currency | Burundian franc |
| Denomination | 10 |
| Series | 2005 issue |
| Series range | 2005–2007 |
| Issue year | 2005 |
| Issuer | Banque de la République du Burundi |
| Issuer (native) | Ibanki ya Republika y'uburundi |
| Signatures | Le Gouverneur: visible signature (name illegible from image) |
| Printer | Giesecke & Devrient |
| Reverse subject | Maize/corn plant |
| Themes | agriculture,statesman |
| Watermark | Portrait of Melchior Ndadaye |
| Security features | intaglio,microprint |
| Colour palette | #4a8b6f,#e8d5b8,#1a1a1a |
| Material | paper |
| Dimensions (mm) | 125x63 |
| Language / script | Latin |
| Languages | fr,rn |
| Pick # | 33e |
| Rarity | common |
| Legal status | withdrawn |
| Legal status date | 2007 |
| Predecessor currency | Ruanda-Urundi franc |
| Successor currency | new Burundian franc |
| Era | 1990_present |
| Default value (low) | 1.0 |
| Default value (high) | 3.0 |
| Value currency | USD |
Front
The national coat of arms of Burundi depicted at center, superimposed on a map outline of the country. The coat of arms features a shield with a lion's head and three spears above, with the national motto 'Unité, Travail, Progrès' (Unity, Work, Progress) on a ribbon below. The arms symbolize the nation's commitment to these founding principles following independence in 1962. Date '05-02-2005' appears above the map.
Back
A stylized maize (corn) plant at center, representing Burundi's agricultural economy and the importance of subsistence farming to the nation. Maize is a staple crop in Burundi, central to food security. The design includes the trilingual national motto: 'Unité-Ubumwe' (Unity), 'Travail-Ibikorwa' (Work), and 'Progrès-Amajambere' (Progress) in French and Kirundi. The text includes a counterfeit warning in French and Kirundi.
History
This 10 franc note belongs to the 2005 dated issue of Burundian currency, produced during a period of post-civil war economic reconstruction. The 2005 series featured updated security features and trilingual text in French, Kirundi, and Swahili, reflecting Burundi's multilingual heritage. The franc has been Burundi's currency since independence in 1964, replacing the Ruanda-Urundi franc. Notes from this series were gradually replaced by newer issues starting in 2007.
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