5 Francs - Shoe-Billed Stork (2014)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 30 |
| 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
Balaeniceps rex
5
FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
· BRB ·
Description:
Shoe-billed stork and denomination.
The Shoebill (aka whalehead aka shoe-billed stork aka Balaeniceps rex) is a very large "stork-like" bird with a great big "shoe-like" bill. Seriously, take a look at that beak. They are found in fresh-water swamps of central tropical Africa.
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
Balaeniceps rex
5
FRANCS
AMAFRANGA
· BRB ·
Description:
Shoe-billed stork and denomination.
The Shoebill (aka whalehead aka shoe-billed stork aka Balaeniceps rex) is a very large "stork-like" bird with a great big "shoe-like" bill. Seriously, take a look at that beak. They are found in fresh-water swamps of central tropical Africa.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Very Common |