FACT 1: The currency of Burundi is the Burundi Franc. It's code is BIF. According to our data, BIF to USD is the most popular BIF Franc exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most frequently used banknotes in Burundi are: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000. The currency is used solely in Burundi.

FACT 3: In 1964, Burundi began to issue its own Francs and all notes were printed with 'Burundi' over them. In 1966, the word 'Kingdom' was replaced with the word 'Republic' on the 20-franc notes.

XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

FACT 1: The currency of the CommunautŽ Financire Africaine (BCEAO) is the CFA Franc BCEAO. It's code is XOF. According to our data, USD to XOF is the most popular CFA Franc BCEAO exchange rate conversion.

FACT 2: The most popular banknotes used in CommunautŽ Financire Africaine (BCEAO) are: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000 francs. It's used in: CommunautŽ Financire Africaine (BCEAO), Benin, Burkina Faso & C™te D.

FACT 3: The CFA Franc was introduced to the French Colonies in West Africa in 1945 and continued to be the official currency when these states gained independence. The current series of banknotes feature native animals such as antelope and camels on the reverse side.