5 Francs - Trumpeter Hornbill (2014)

Features

Denomination 5 Francs
Catalog Number KM# 28
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.

Reverse

Lettering:
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
Bycanistes bucinator
5
FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
· BRB ·


Description:
Trumpeter hornbill and denomination.
The Trumpeter hornbill (aka Bycanistes bucinator) is found in tropical evergreen forests where they typically hang out in groups of two to five, but sometimes gangs as large as 50. They are popular birds for pets and can develop close relationships with people.

Edge

Description:
Plain
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2014 Very Common

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