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IBNS Journal 63-2

includes articles on National Bank of Greece Notes from 1890, Vietnamese Banknotes Printed by GDR, The Currency Conversion and Notes for the Reversion of Okinawa to Japan, 1974, Belgium's Last Banknote and Spanish Colonial Issues in Cuba Part 2

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Banknote of 2024 Nominations

The first three nominations for the Banknote of 2024 are: Kazakhstan: 5,000-Tenge Note, Honduras: 500-Lempira Note, England: 5-Pound Note.

 

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