Burundi Franc

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Burundi Franc
Country: BurundiBurundi Burundi
Subdivision: 100 centimes
ISO 4217 code : BIF
Abbreviation: F.Bu.
Exchange rate :
(29 Mar 2020)

1  EUR  = 2,109.1 BIF
1,000 BIF = 0.47414 EUR

1  CHF  = 1,961.9 BIF
1,000 BIF = 0.5097 CHF

The Burundi Franc is the currency of Burundi . It is divided into 100 centimes , but this unit is rarely used. The most common sizes range from 100 to 5000 francs.

The average worker in Burundi receives between 1,500 and 2,000 Burundi francs a day.

Coins and bills

There are coins of the nominal values 1 and 5 francs and banknotes of the values 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000 Francs outputted (updated 2005). Since 2011 there have been coins of 10 and 50 francs.

The coins of 1 and 5 francs are aluminum coins with the coat of arms of Burundi on the reverse. The banknotes from 500 francs have watermarks, an integrated metal thread and, in some cases, a hologram and, under UV lighting, a reflective element.

Various typical cultural images of Burundi can be seen on all official banknotes.

  • 10 franc note

  • 20 franc note