International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Burundi

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”.

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1. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1962. [$25]

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

Lions rampant flank a boxed meter number at bottom.

Meters H-13 and F-29 seen.

TM: SC

V/F: .000

2. Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV). [$10]

Similar to Type 1 but the meter number is not boxed.

Meters H-07, H016 and H020 seen

TM: SC, DC

V/F: 0000

3. Universal “MultiValue” (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

4. Satas (MV). [Extremely rare, value unknown]

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

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

One example reported with indistinct meter number and prefix.

TM: SC

V/F: 000