Issued in 2009 by the Banque de la République du Burundi, this 1000 Francs banknote is part of the series that highlights the nation’s rich cultural and natural heritage. The obverse features a portrait of a traditional Burundian drummer in vibrant colors, accompanied by the signatures of the bank’s governor and vice-governor. Bilingual inscriptions in French and Kirundi appear prominently, reflecting the country’s official languages.
The reverse depicts a scenic landscape with indigenous wildlife, intricate security patterns, and repeating denomination text. This note is printed on durable cotton-based paper and incorporates advanced security features such as a security thread, watermark, and microprinting.
Obverse
Black print; multicolour underprint; black serial numbers.
Cattle (Bos taurus) at left, coat of arms of Burundi at centre. Text in French and Kirundi.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
MILLE FRANCS
AMAFARANGA IGIHUMBI
UBUMWE – IBIKORWA – AMAJAMBERE
UNITE – TRAVAIL – PROGRESS
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA YUBURUNDI
LE GOUVERNEUR
LE 1er VICE-GOUVERNEUR
01-05-2009
1000
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. One thousand francs. Unity work progress. The governor, the 1st vice governor.
Reverse
Green print; multicolour underprint.
Unity Monument in Bujumbura, Burundi at centre, zebu (Bos taurus) head at lower right. Text in French and Kirundi.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA YUBURUNDI
MILLE FRANCS
AMAFARANGA IGIHUMBI
LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DE SERVITUDE PENALE
UWUZOKWIGANA IYI NOTI AZOFUNGWA
1000
Translation: Bank of the Republic of Burundi. One thousand francs. The counterfeiter is punished with penal servitude.
Watermark
Prince Louis Rwagasore.
© Ngdawa (CC BY-NC-SA)
Signatures
| Spes Bibara (SB) | 1st Vice governor |  |
| Gaspard Sindayigaya (GS) | Governor |  |
Features
| Issuer | Burundi |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of the Republic of Burundi |
| Ruling authority | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1000 Francs 1000 BIF = GBP 0.25 |
| Currency | Franc (1962-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 137 × 69 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
