BOTSWANA coins - a catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Monetary unit: pula = 100 thebe. Coins in circulation: 5, 10, 25, 50 thebe; 1, 2, 5 pool
Coins in circulation:
5 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. To the left of the coat of arms, a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, to the right: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a large toucan; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 5 THEBE.
2013 Heptagonal coin. Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 18.00 mm Smooth edge.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
10 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. To the left of the coat of arms, a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, to the right: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of the Oryx antelope; in the upper part there is a denomination in two lines: 10 THEBE.
2013, Nickel plated steel.Diameter - 20.00 mm. The edge is corrugated.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
25 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA. Reverse: In the center - the image of a zebu; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 25 THEBE. At the bottom of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: IPELEGENG.
2013 Heptagonal coin. Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 22.00 mm Smooth edge.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
50 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a white-tailed eagle fishing; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 50 THEBE.
2013, Nickel plated steel.Diameter - 24.00 mm. Sectoral corrugated edge.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1 pool Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of Chapman's zebra against the background of trees and birds flying from them; in the upper part of the Coin there is a denomination in two lines: 1 PULA.
2013 Brass-Nickel Alloy. Diameter –26.00 mm. The edge is smooth.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
2 pools Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a rhino; along the edge of the Coin - plant elements, in the lower part of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 2 PULA.
2013 Bimetal. Ring - copper-nickel alloy, insert - bronze alloy. Diameter - 27.00 mm. The edge is corrugated.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
5 pool Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a mopane caterpillar (edible caterpillars of the Saturnia butterfly variety) on a mopane tree branch; at the bottom of the Coin there are two-line denomination: 5 PULA.
2013 Bimetal. Ring - brass-nickel alloy; insert - copper-nickel. Diameter - 28.00 mm. Sectoral corrugation edge.
A coin of this type was issued in 2013
The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
PREVIOUS COINS:
5 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. To the left of the coat of arms, a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, to the right: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a large toucan; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 5 THEBE.
2007 Heptagonal coin. Bronze clad steel. Diameter - 16.79 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight - 2.41 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2002, 2007, 2009
A round-shaped coin with similar images of the obverse and reverse was issued in 1976, 1977, 1979 - 1981, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989 from bronze (Diameter - 19.50 mm., The weight - 2.80) and in 1991, 1996 from bronze-clad steel (Diameter - 19.50 mm., Thickness - 1.28 mm., The weight - 2.80 year).
10 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. To the left of the coat of arms, a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, to the right: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of the Oryx antelope; in the upper part there is a denomination in two lines: 10 THEBE.
2002, Nickel plated steel.Diameter - 18.00 mm. The weight - 3.80 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1998, 2002, 2008
In 1976, 1977, 1979 - 1981, 1984, 1985, 1989, a coin of the same design was issued from a copper-nickel alloy (Diameter - 22.00 mm., The weight - 4.00 year).
In 1991, a coin of similar design was issued in nickel-plated steel (Diameter - 22.00 mm., The weight - 3.80 year).
25 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA. Reverse: In the center - the image of a zebu; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 25 THEBE. At the bottom of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: IPELEGENG.
2007 Heptagonal coin. Nickel plated steel. Diameter - 21.00 mm. The weight - 3.53 g. Smooth edge.
A round coin with similar images of the obverse and reverse was issued in 1976, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1989 from a copper-nickel alloy (Diameter - 25.00 mm., The weight - 5.80) and in 1991 from nickel-plated steel (Diameter - 25.00 mm.)
50 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a white-tailed eagle fishing; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 50 THEBE.
2001, Nickel plated steel.Diameter - 21.30 mm., Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight –4.80 g. Smooth edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1996, 1998, 2001
In 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, a coin of the same design was issued from a copper-nickel alloy (Diameter - 28.50 mm., The weight - 11.40 year).
In 1991, a coin of similar design was issued in nickel-plated steel (Diameter - 28.50 mm., The weight - 11.70 year).
1 pool Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of Chapman's zebra; in the upper part of the Coin there is a denomination in two lines: 1 PULA.
2007 Heptagonal coin. Brass-nickel alloy. Diameter - 24.00mm., Thickness - 2.70 mm. The weight - 8.80 g. Sectoral corrugation edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1991, 1997, 2007
In 1976, 1977, 1981, 1985, 1987, a coin of a similar design was produced from a copper-nickel alloy, but with a wavy shape, with 12 notches (Diameter - 29.50 mm., The weight - 16.40 year).
2 pools Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a rhino; at the top of the Coin there are two lines denomination: 2 PULA.
2004 Heptagonal coin. Brass-nickel clad steel.Diameter - 24.20 mm., Thickness - 2.00 mm. The weight –6.00. Sectoral corrugation edge.
The only year of release.
In 1994, a coin of similar design was issued from a nickel-brass alloy (Diameter - 26.40 mm., Thickness - 2.30 mm., The weight - 6.03 year).
5 pool Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, at the bottom, under the year of issue: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - the image of a mopane caterpillar (edible caterpillars of the Saturnia butterfly variety) on a mopane tree branch; at the bottom of the Coin there are two-line denomination: 5 PULA.
2000 Bimetal. Ring - brass-nickel alloy; insert - copper-nickel. Diameter - 23.40 mm. The weight - 6.20 year
This type of coin was produced in 2000, 2007
COINS REMOVED FROM CIRCULATION:
1 thebe Obverse: In the center - the coat of arms of the country: two zebra-shield holders with a tusk and corn hold an oval shield with three interlocking gears, below the wave, under them is the head of a domestic bull of the Watussi breed. The year of issue is under the coat of arms. To the left of the coat of arms, a semicircular inscription: BOTSWANA, to the right: IPELEGENG. Reverse: In the center - an image of the head of a turaco (bananoed) bird; on the right - denomination in two lines: 1 THEBE.
1987, Aluminum. Diameter - 18.50 mm., Thickness - 1.22 mm. The weight - 0.80 g. Corrugated edge.
This type of coin was produced in 1976, 1981, 1983 - 1985, 1987 - 1989, 1991
