5 Francs - Southern Ground Hornbill (2014)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 29 |
| Weight (g) | 2.2 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y' UBURUNDI
UBUMWE – IBIKORWA – AMAJAMBERE
UNITE · TRAVAIL · PROGRES
· 2014 ·
Description:
Coat of Arms, double legend, year of issue below.
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y' UBURUNDI
UBUMWE – IBIKORWA – AMAJAMBERE
UNITE · TRAVAIL · PROGRES
· 2014 ·
Description:
Coat of Arms, double legend, year of issue below.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
Bucorvus leadbeateri
5
FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
· BRB ·
Description:
Southern ground hornbill and denomination.
The Southern ground hornbill (aka Bucorvus leadbeateri) is the largest species of hornbill, growing up to 129 cm long. Their big size and big voices made them a focal point in many traditional African cultures, leading to taboos on hunting them. Now, mostly due to habitat loss and slow breeding, they are vulnerable to extinction.
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
Bucorvus leadbeateri
5
FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
· BRB ·
Description:
Southern ground hornbill and denomination.
The Southern ground hornbill (aka Bucorvus leadbeateri) is the largest species of hornbill, growing up to 129 cm long. Their big size and big voices made them a focal point in many traditional African cultures, leading to taboos on hunting them. Now, mostly due to habitat loss and slow breeding, they are vulnerable to extinction.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Very Common |