Bank of the Republic of Burundi

History

• Royal Decree of 27 July 1887 establishes the franc as the money of account for the Independent State of Congo, and Burundi is included as well.
• Heligoland Agreement of 1890 puts Rwanda and Burundi within the German sphere of influence in Africa; German East African rupie is the official currency; circulation of the French franc continues nonetheless.
• As a result of Belgium's actions, the Belgian Congo becomes a member of the Latin Monetary Union in 1908.
• Bank of Belgian Congo established in 1909.
• Bank of Belgian Congo issues its first banknotes in 1912.
• Rwanda and Burundi attached to the Congo Franc Zone following Germany's defeat in World War I; 1927
• Colony of Belgian Congo and the Bank of Belgian Congo create a new relationship; 1927 - 1952
• * World War II era: temporary involvement of the Bank of England; Congo franc is listed in London.
• Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi Central Bank 1952 - 1960
• Banque d' Emission du Rwanda et du Burundi / - 1960 - 1964
• Banque du Royaume du Burund / Royal Bank of Burundi and the Banque Nationale du Rwanda open in 1964.
• Banque de la République du Burundi opens in 1966.

  Governors

• Bonaventure Kidwingira, 1967-1977
• Elisee Ntahonikora, 1977-1980
• Aloys Ntahonkiriye, 1980-1986
• Isaac Budabuda, 1987-1992
• Mathias Sinamenye, 1992-1998
• Grégoire Banyiyezako, 1998-2003
• Salvator Toyi, 2003-2006
• Gabriel Ntisezerana, 2006-2007
• Isaac Bizimana, 2007
• Gaspard Sindayigaya, 2007–2012
• Jean Ciza, 2012-