G25F Burundi – 1962 – 25 Francs – Independence 1 July 1962 – Mwambutsa IV NGC PF 68 CAMEO

Certification details

Certification number: 5979044-002

Grade: PF 68 CAMEO

NGC collectible ID: 795917

Nominal value: G25F

Mint Mark: BURUNDI

Variety: INDEPENDENCE

Year: 1962

Burundi – 1962 – 25 Francs – Independence 1 July 1962 – Mwambutsa IV – Gold – Proof – NGC PF68 Cameo

This Burundian gold coin was issued in 1962 to commemorate the independence of the Kingdom of Burundi on July 1, 1962 .

The obverse shows the portrait of Mwambutsa IV , and the inscription further emphasizes his role as king. The reverse bears the state coat of arms as well as the dedication to independence with date, thus directly documenting the occasion and time reference on the coin.

This specimen was graded PF68 Cameo by NGC . This results in an exceptionally high-quality proof coin, in which the typical cameo contrast with matte reliefs and mirrored fields is particularly attractive.

Highlights

Gold-proof issue commemorating the independence of Burundi (July 1, 1962)

Portrait of Mwambutsa IV and state coat of arms

NGC-certified: PF68 Cameo

Fine weight (AWG): 7.20 g

Mintage: 15,000

Delivered in the original NGC holder

Certification

Grading: NGC PF68 Cameo

Certificate number: 5979044-002

Technical data

Country: Burundi

Year: 1962

Face value: 25 francs

Topic: Independence, July 1, 1962

Metal: Gold

Fineness: 900/1000

Weight: 8.00 g

Fine weight (AWG): 7.20 g

Diameter: 21 mm

Edge: ribbed

Minting quality: Proof

Mintage: 15,000

Obverse legend: MWAMBUTSA IV MWAMI DU BURUNDI

Reverse legend: ROYAUME DU BURUNDI INDEPENDANCE 1 JUILLET 1962 – 25 FRANCS

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