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Burundi's 2,000 Franc Note

Nominated by Maderako Maderako, IBNS Member 11416

BDI-2000-Front
BDI-2000-Back
 
Note Burundi B238 (PNL): 2,000 francs (US$1 30)
Predominant Colour(s) Pink
Front Fish as registration device; leaping Roan antelope; coat of arms; pineapple plants; flag; green-to-gold OVI pineapple with embossed BRB
Back Map outline of Burundi; farmers in field; fish; bank logo Pearlescent stripe on front with vertical 2000 Pearlescent overprint on back with flag and 2000 / BRB
Watermark Prince Louis Rwagasore and electrotype BRB
Additional Security Windowed security thread with demetalized head of heifer, stars, and BRB
Printer Unknown
Size 132 x 66 mm
Introduced 29/04/2015
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book