Burundi

In 1962 the Belgium-controlled territory of Ruanda-Urundi was granted independence and split into the two new nations of Rwanda and Burundi. The stamps of Burundi all include “BURUNDI” in the frank. For issues before 1962, see “RUANDA-URUNDI”. Pay special attention to Ruanda-Urundi Type 4.

GROUP A: Franks used by private commercial companies

A1. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1962.

Upright frank with “REPUBLIQUE du BURUNDI” in arc at top.

Lions rampant flank a boxed meter number at bottom.

A. V/F: ◇.000 (Meters H-13 and F-29 seen) [$25]

B. V/F: ◇00.0 (Meter H-05 seen) [Extremely rare, value unknown]

TM: SC

A2. Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV). [$10]

Similar to Type A1 but the meter number is not boxed.

Meters H-03, H-07, H-10, H016, H020 and H027 seen.

TM: SC, DC

V/F: 0000

A3. Universal Postal Frankers “Multi-Value” (MV). [Extremely rare, value unknown]

Square frank with panels at top, bottom and sides. “BURUNDI” in top panel.

“FR” (left) and "C" (right) below value figures.

Meter number with “U” prefix in boxes in lower corners.

One example reported with indistinct meter number.

TM: DC

V/F: 000oo

A4. Hasler "F88" (MV), 1974 or earlier. [Extremely rare, value unknown]

Square frank with thick simulated-perforation outer border.

"REPUBLIQUE" in wavy ribbon at top, "DU BURUNDI" between horizontal lines above framed meter number "B1" at bottom.

TM: DC

V/F: ✳00oo

GROUP PO: Franks generated by meters in Post Offices

PO1. Satas (MV), 1981 or earlier. [Scarce, value unknown]

Small frank with single line simulated-perforation border open at the sides.

“REPUBLIQUE/ DU BURUNDI” at top, “POSTES” above meter number at bottom.

Three examples seen, meter numbers NE 0001, 0002 and 0003.

TM: SC with "GUICHETS" (PO counter) at bottom

V/F: 000

PO2. Satas (MV), 2008 or earlier.

Frank similar in size to Type PO1 but with inner straight-line border.

"BURUNDI” alone at top

"REGIE NATIONALE / des POSTES" at bottom.

Without meter number.

TM: SC with "Guichets" (PO counter) at top

V/F: 0000