Legend in three circles in both French and Kirundi around abbreviation of denomination.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
BANQUE DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU BURUNDI
IBANKI YA REPUBLIKA Y`UBURUNDI
UNITE TRAVAIL PROGRES
UBUMWE IBIKORWA AMAJAMBERE
50F (Translation: BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI BANK OF THE REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI UNITY WORK PROGRESS UNITY WORK PROGRESS 50 F)
Reverse description
Man balancing drum on head with design from Burundian flag, date, and denomination.