Issued on May 15, 2005 by the Banque de la République du Burundi, this 20 Francs banknote is part of the 2005 series and uses a purple color palette. The obverse features a map of Burundi overlaid with the national coat of arms, accompanied by the signatures of Governor Jean Makenga and Vice-Governor Salvator Toyi. Design elements include bilingual inscriptions in French and Kirundi.
The reverse showcases a pattern of repeated “20 Fbu” text and security motifs, with continued bilingual labeling. The note is printed on cotton-based paper and includes a solid security thread, watermark, and microprinting.
Obverse
Red print; multicolour underprint; black serial numbers.
Dancer facing right at centre right. Text in French and Kirundi.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE OF LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
VINGT FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
MIRONG`IBIRI
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y`UBURUNDI
LE GOUVERNEUR
LE 2e VICE-GOUVERNEUR
05-02-2005
20
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Twenty francs. The governor, the second vice governor.
Reverse
Red print; blue and pink underprint.
Coat of arms of Burundi at centre. Text in French and Kirundi.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
UBUMWE – IBIKORWA – AMAJAMBERE
UNITE – TRAVAIL – PROGRES
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y`UBURUNDI
LE CONTREFACTEUR SERA PUNIT DE SERVITUDE PENALE
UWUZOKWIGANA IYI NOTI AZOFUNGWA
20
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Unity, work, progress. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude.
Signatures
| Elisee Ntahonikora (EN) | Governor |  |
| Michel Mbabarempore (MM) | Administrator |  |
| Aloys Ntahonkiriye (AN) | Governor |  |
| Pascal Ntamashimikiro (PN) | Administrator |  |
| Isaac Budabuda (IB) | Governor |  |
| Mathias Sinamenye (MS) | Governor |  |
| Justice Faustin Nteziryayo (JFN) | 2nd Vice Governor |  |
| Grégoire Banyiyezako (GB) | Governor |  |
| Jean Makenga (JM) | 2nd Vice Governor |  |
| Salvator Toyi (ST) | Governor |  |
| Gaspard Sindayigaya (GS) | Governor |  |
| Leonard Sentore (LS) | 2nd Vice Governor |  |
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of the Republic of Burundi |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1977-2007 |
| Value | 20 Francs (20 BIF) |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 129 × 64 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
