Rwanda and Burundi franc

Rwanda and Burundi franc

The franc was a currency issued for the two Belgian Mandate Territories of Rwanda and Burundi between 1960 and 1964.

History

The franc became the currency of Rwanda and Burundi in 1916, when the two countries were occupied by Belgium and the Belgian Congo franc replaced the German East African rupie. In 1960, the Belgian Congo franc was replaced by the Rwanda and Burundi franc, issued by the Rwanda and Burundi Bank of Emission (B.E.R.B). This circulated until 1964, when Rwanda and Burundi introduced their own currencies, the Burundian franc and the Rwandan franc.

Coins

A single denomination was issued, the 1 franc, between 1960 and 1964.

Banknotes

Banknotes were issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 francs. In 1964, Burundi overprinted all of these denominations for use in Burundi, whilst Rwanda overprinted all but the 5 and 10 francs notes for use in Rwanda.

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