5000 Francs Praga E-51

Features

Issuer Burundi
Period Republic (1966-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2015
Value 5000 Francs
5000 BIF = USD 1.75
Currency Franc (1962-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 20 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, coloured
Number
N#
161019
References KM# 43
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Praga E-51

Series: History of aviation

Obverse

In 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLIC 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

In the top two-thirds of the coin, there is a colorized picture of the Praga E-51 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRAGA E-51
HISTORY OF AVIATION

Edge

Reeded.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  1 938 Proof

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