Burundi, 1968 AD., Brussels mint (Belgium), 5 Francs, KM 16.
Burundi, Brussels mint (Belgium), mintmaster Robert Vogeleer (1964-87), 1968 AD.,
5 Franga / 5 Francs (25 mm / 2,17 g), aluminium, 2,2 g. (?) theor. mint weight, mintage 2,000,000 , axes coin alignment ↑↓ (180°), reeded edge,
Obv.: IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y' UBURUNDI / UBUMWE-IBIKORWA-AMAJAMBERE / UNITE-TRAVAIL-PROGRES // 1968 , legend in 3 circles around 3 stars, oak branches and date below, date flanked by privy marks bird (for mintmaster Vogelier) and Angel head (for Brussels).
Rev.: BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI // 5 / FRANCS / AMAFRANGA / BRB / G&G , branches flanking value.
KM 16 .
Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
1967 ? (reported, not confirmed, counterfeit?)
1968 2,000,000
1969 2,000,000
1971 2,000,000