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5000 Francs Yakovlev YAK-7B
| Issuer | Bank of the Republic of Burundi |
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| Year | 2014 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a large, forward-facing lion's head rendered in high relief with bold black colorization applied to the mane and facial features, creating a striking two-tone contrast against the polished silver field. A scrolled ribbon banner beneath the lion carries the national motto in French. The circular legend around the upper rim reads REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI 2014, while the lower field bears the denomination and specifications ~5000 Francs~ 20g 999 Silver~. The motto UNITÉ ~ TRAVAIL ~ PROGRÈS~ is inscribed on the central scroll beneath the lion's portrait. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI 2014 UNITÉ ~ TRAVAIL ~ PROGRÈS ~5000 Francs ~ 20g 999 Silver ~ (Translation: REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI 2014 UNITY ~ WORK ~ PROGRESS ~5000 Francs ~ 20g 999 Silver ~) |
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The Yak-7B was a Soviet fighter-trainer conversion that became a front-line combat aircraft out of necessity — the original Yak-7 two-seater was hastily adapted for single-seat fighter use after the catastrophic Soviet aircraft losses of 1941. It saw substantial action on the Eastern Front through 1942 and 1943 before being superseded by the Yak-9.
Burundi's issuance of a coin honoring Soviet WWII aircraft has no historical connection to the country — this is a third-party collector issue, produced under license arrangements common among small nations monetizing their minting authority for the numismatic market.