Issued in 2018 by the Banque de la République du Burundi, this 2000 Francs banknote belongs to the modern series showcasing Burundi’s cultural symbols and natural beauty. The obverse displays a detailed portrait of a local woman wearing traditional attire, accompanied by the signatures of the Governor and Vice-Governor. The note features bilingual inscriptions in French and Kirundi, the official languages.
The reverse side illustrates a rich landscape with native animals and traditional patterns, along with repeated denomination texts and security features. Printed on high-quality cotton-based paper, this note includes a security thread, watermark, and see-through registration device to enhance its protection against counterfeiting.
Obverse
Red, violet and green print; violet underprint, red and black serial numbers.
Pineapple plant (Ananas comosus) and fruit at right, Kudu antelope (Tragelaphus sp.) leaping above the coat of arms of Burundi at upper left. Flag of Burundi at lower right.
Windowed security thread with bank monogram and cow head. Fish-shaped see-through feature at lower left. Pineapple-shaped metallic foil at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y’UBURUNDI
AMAFARANGA IBIHUMBI BIBIRI
UWUZOKWIGANA IYI NOTI AZOPFUNGWA
UBUMWE – IBIKORWA – AMAJAMBERE
UNITE – TRAVAIL – PROGRES
2000
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Two thousand francs. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude. Unity, work, progress.
Reverse
Red and violet print; violet underprint.
Map of Burundi with man harvesting tea at left, bank logo at lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
DEUX MILLE FRANCS
LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DE SERVITUDE PENALE
LE GOUVERNEUR
LE 1er VICE-GOUVERNEUR
04-07-2018
2000
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Two thousand francs. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude. The governor, the 1st vice governor.
Watermark
Prince Rwagasore and bank monogram.
© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)
Signatures
| Jean Gaspard Ciza (JGC) | Governor |  |
| Melchior Wagara (MW) | 1st Vice governor |  |
| Edouard Normand Bigendako (ENB) | Governor |  |
| Désiré Musharitse (DM) | 1st Vice Governor |  |
Comments
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of the Republic of Burundi |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2015-2023 |
| Value | 2000 Francs 2000 BIF = GBP 0.51 |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 132 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
