Issued in 2018 by the Banque de la République du Burundi, this 5000 Francs banknote is part of the contemporary series celebrating Burundi’s heritage and natural environment. The obverse features a portrait of a Burundian elder wearing traditional clothing, accompanied by the signatures of the Governor and Vice-Governor. Bilingual inscriptions in French and Kirundi appear clearly, representing the country’s official languages.
The reverse showcases a detailed depiction of native wildlife and cultural motifs, alongside repeating denomination text and sophisticated security elements. Printed on durable cotton-based paper, the note incorporates multiple security features including a security thread, watermark, and microprinting.
Obverse
Multicolour print; blue underprint; blue and black serial numbers.
Dancers with drums at right, African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) 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. Jug hologram at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y’UBURUNDI
AMAFARANGA IBIHUMBI BITANU
UWUZOKWIGANA IYI NOTI AZOPFUNGWA
UBUMWE – IBIKORWA – AMAJAMBERE
UNITE – TRAVAIL – PROGRES
5000
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Five thousand francs. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude. Unity, work, progress.
Reverse
Red, green and blue print; blue underprint.
Map of Burundi with mountainous landscape at left, bank logo at lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
CINQ MILLE FRANCS
LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DE SERVITUDE PENALE
LE GOUVERNEUR
LE 1er VICE-GOUVERNEUR
04-07-2018
5000
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. Five thousand francs. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude. The governor, the 1st vice governor.
Watermark
President Melchior Ndadaye and bank monogram.
© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)
Signatures
| Jean Gaspard Ciza (JGC) | Governor |  |
| Melchior Wagara (MW) | 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 | 2015-2018 |
| Value | 5000 Francs (5000 BIF) |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 132 × 69 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 17 June 2023 |
