Coin set – Burundi

Complete set of coins

with the sacred drum of Burundi

In addition to the official French language,

the Burundian franc is also

legacy of the colonial period of Belgian rule.

Drumming has a much older tradition.

The carenda drum was played at ceremonies, t

such as weddings or coronations, among others,

and in Burundi it is not only a musical instrument,

but also sacred.

On the reverse of the 50 franc coin

from this set a drummer is depicted, n

wearing a carenda on his head.

The rest are decorated with denominations and agricultural products.

The obverse features the motto of Burundi and the national emblem

or denomination with the name of the central bank.

The 10 franc coin belongs to

Food and Agriculture Organization.

– Coins with bilingual text

– Interesting national coat of arms

– Coin FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)