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25 Francs - Mwambutsa IV 50th Anniversary
| Issuer | Burundi |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Value | 25 Francs |
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| Obverse description | Facing uniformed bust of King Mwambutsa IV, wearing a military peaked cap with insignia and decorated uniform with epaulettes, occupying the central field. The commemorative dates 1915 and 1965 flank the effigy at mid-field. The circular legend along the upper periphery reads MWAMBUTSA IV ROI DU BURUNDI, while the lower legend reads 50e ANN. DU RÈGNE, all within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | The royal coat of arms of Burundi occupies the central field, depicting a shield bearing a lion's head facing left, surmounted by a drum and flanked by two crossed pairs of spears. A ribbon scroll below the shield carries the motto GANZA SABWA. Beneath the arms, the fineness mark ARGOR 900/1000 appears in small lettering. The upper circular legend reads ROYAUME DU BURUNDI and the lower legend reads 25 FRANCS, all within a beaded border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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