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Botswana Coins

Botswana's official currency is the pula, introduced in 1976 following the country's independence. Botswana's monetary system has evolved over the years, reflecting its history and economic development.

Monetary history

Prior to the introduction of the pula, Botswana used the South African pound and later the South African rand. In 1976, the Botswana government decided to establish its own currency to assert its economic independence. The name "pula" means "rain" in Setswana, symbolizing the importance of water in this semi-arid country.

Numismatic highlights

Botswana has issued several commemorative coins over the years, celebrating important events and the country's wildlife. In 2014, the Bank of Botswana launched a new series of coins with updated designs, including depictions of native animals such as rhino and lion. Additionally, in 2018, Botswana issued a silver collector coin to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its independence, demonstrating the country's national pride and economic progress.

Country Botswana
Flag
Coin Pula (BWP)
1€ 14,47P
Continent Africa
Capital city Gaborone
ISO2 BW
ISO3 BWA
Catalogued coins 106

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The most valuable coins

The most valuable Botswana coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Coin Catalog

50 cents (Independence)

FO#8356 KM#1
Year: 1966
Weight: 10,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 27,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 thebe (Independence)

FO#10847 KM#2
Year: 1966
Weight: 11,29 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter: 24,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 thebe

FO#3971 KM#3
Price: 0,38€ - 1,13€
Year: 1976-1991
Weight: 0,80 g
Composition: Aluminium
Diameter: 18,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 thebe

FO#7050 KM#4
Price: 0,01€ - 5,76€
Year: 1976-1989
Weight: 2,80 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 thebe

FO#10848 KM#4.1a
Price: 0,46€
Year: 1991
Weight: 2,80 g
Composition: Bronze plated steel
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 thebe

FO#10849 KM#4.2a
Year: 1996
Weight: 2,80 g
Composition: Bronze plated steel
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 thebe

FO#3525 KM#5a
Price: 0,49€
Year: 1991
Weight: 3,80 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 thebe

FO#10850 KM#5
Price: 0,40€ - 1,56€
Year: 1976-1989
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

25 thebe

FO#10851 KM#6
Price: 0,51€ - 5,00€
Year: 1976-1989
Weight: 5,80 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 25,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

25 thebe

FO#3523 KM#6a
Price: 1,02€
Year: 1991
Weight: 5,80 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 25,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 thebe

FO#10852 KM#7
Price: 1,00€
Year: 1976-1985
Weight: 11,40 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 thebe

FO#8357 KM#7a
Price: 3,00€
Year: 1991
Weight: 11,17 g
Composition: Nickel plated steel
Diameter: 28,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 pula

FO#8358 KM#8
Price: 3,14€
Year: 1976-1987
Weight: 16,40 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 29,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 pula (10th Anniversary of Independence)

FO#10855 KM#9a
Year: 1976
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 38,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 pula (10th Anniversary of Independence)

FO#10853 KM#9
Year: 1976
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 38,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

150 pula (10th Anniversary of Independence)

FO#13593 KM#10
Year: 1976
Weight: 15,98 g
Composition: Gold
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 pula (Fauna)

FO#13590 KM#11a
Year: 1978
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 38,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 pula (Fauna)

FO#10854 KM#11
Year: 1978
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 38,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 pula (Fauna)

FO#10856 KM#12a
Year: 1978
Weight: 35,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 41,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 pula (Fauna)

FO#13591 KM#12
Year: 1978
Weight: 35,00 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter:
Edge: Ribbed

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