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Size: 400 × 288 mm (15.75 × 11.34 inches)—easily the largest banknote ever produced
Weighing in as a oversized collector’s marvel, its scale allows for breathtaking detail.
Obverse: Features African megafauna—leopard, lion, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant (the famed “Big Five”), giraffe, and even the minuscule red‑billed oxpecker—symbolizing wildlife conservation and endangered species protection.
Reverse: Showcases iconic Burundian heritage: the State House “Ntare Rushatsi,” the national flag and coat of arms, a map highlighting the source of the Nile, and cultural dancers and drummers paying tribute to UNESCO‑recognized Karyenda drum traditions.
Engineered to exacting modern standards, this banknote integrates:
High‑quality cotton banknote paper with watermark globe, dual transparent security threads, UV fibers, and UV granulate
Intaglio printing for tactile motifs, including a coffee‑plant latent image that morphs into the word “BURUNDI” when tilted (KIPP effect)
Holographic foil (the three national stars change color with movement), gold‑coated triangles on the reverse, micro‑printing, and a photorealistic RGB UV design visible under UV light
Denomination: 10,000 Francs (written “Dix Mille Francs”)
Issue Year: 2025
Print Run: Strictly limited to 1,000 units
Official Issuer: Banque de la République du Burundi (giantbanknote.com)
A record‑setting artifact—not just a banknote, but a monumental canvas celebrating global wildlife conservation.
Legal tender from Burundi, making each piece both symbolic and official.
Precise artistry and cutting‑edge security, combining aesthetic beauty with superior anti‑counterfeit technology.
An exclusive collectible with frame-worthy presentation and UV‑interactive design.
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