29/06/2018: East African Community Currency Integration
Burundi joins the East African Community (EAC) currency integration, paving the way for a future unified currency within the region.
17/10/2011: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes with enhanced security features and updated designs are introduced in denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 Francs.
31/12/2004: Return to the boliviano
Bolivia ended the dollarization period and officially reintroduced the boliviano as the sole legal tender of the country.
31/12/2003: Dollarization crisis
Bolivia experienced a financial crisis, leading to the temporary dollarization of the economy and the use of the US dollar as legal tender.
30/06/2003: Second Currency Revaluation
The Burundian Franc undergoes another significant devaluation as part of the second currency revaluation program.
30/04/1995: Printing of Banknotes
The first locally printed banknotes, issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000 Francs, are circulated.
20/10/1990: Introduction of New Coins
New coins are introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 Francs.
31/03/1988: Bolivianoization
Bolivianoization was implemented, requiring all contracts and transactions to be conducted in bolivianos instead of foreign currencies.
28/02/1987: Introduction of the second boliviano
A new boliviano, known as the second boliviano (Boliviano de Segunda), was introduced to replace the heavily devalued first boliviano.
31/01/1986: Hyperinflation crisis
Bolivia experienced a severe hyperinflation crisis, leading to the devaluation of the boliviano.
22/09/1985: First Currency Revaluation
The Burundian Franc is significantly devalued as part of a currency revaluation program.
31/12/1962: Monetary reform
The boliviano underwent a monetary reform, with new banknotes and coins being issued.
30/06/1960: Independence from Belgium
Burundi gains independence from Belgium, establishing the Burundian Franc as its official currency.
31/12/1891: Introduction of Bolivian boliviano
The boliviano was introduced as the official currency of Bolivia, replacing the Bolivian peso.