5000 Francs De Havilland D.H. 98

€161,023.00
IssuerBurundi
Year2015
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value5000 Francs
CurrencyFranc (1962-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight20 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#40
Obverse descriptionIn the center of the field, a stylized lion head and under it, the national motto of Burundi. On a semicircular shape, the words REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI, 5000 Francs, and 20 g 999 Silver.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLIC OF BURUNDI 2015 UNITÉ ~ TRAVAIL ~ PROGRÈS ~5000 Francs ~ 20g 999 Silver ~
(Translation: REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI 2015 UNITY ~ WORK ~ PROGRESS ~5000 Francs ~ 20g 999 Silver ~)
Reverse descriptionIn the top two-thirds of the coin, there is a colorized picture of the De Havilland D. H. 98 airplane and its name, the lower third contains a stylized schematics of a WWII era fighter and the words HISTORY OF AVIATION. The dentils are marked in the shape of a compass.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDE HAVILLAND D.H. 98 HISTORY OF AVIATION
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage2015  - Proof - 1 940
Catalog ID4563075950
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