BIF is the currency of Burundi. It became the currency of Burundi in 1916. Backnotes : 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 francs. Discussions are taking place to replace the Franc in 2015 with the East African Shilling. Relevant links: 1. * USD/BIF US Dollar Burundian Franc live currency 2. * Burundi's Economy on Brink as Violent Unrest Persists,voanews.com 3. * The Currency Converter BIF/USD