1 Pula
© Ponpandi Perumal
Features
| Issuer | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Period |
Republic (1966-date)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2013-2016 |
| Value | 1 Pula 1.00 BWP = 0.09 USD |
| Currency | Pula (1976-date) |
| Composition | Bronze plated steel |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number |
N#
57873
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| References |
KM#
35,  Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 4 more volumes.  Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes. |
Obverse
Coat of Arms
Lettering:
BOTSWANA
PULA
2013
IPELEGENG
Reverse
A zebra running to left, trees in background
Lettering:
1
PULA
Edge
Smooth
Comments
What does the word "Pula" mean? Pula literally means "rain" in Tswana language, because rain is very scarce in Botswana (most of the surface of Kalahari Desert is situated here) and therefore valuable and a blessing. The word also is the national motto of the country.
What does the word "Ipelegeng" mean? The word "Ipelegeng" literally means "to carry your own weight" or "to be self sufficient or independent", in general has got different meanings in Tswana language. Ipelegeng is also a South African city and a Botswana program created for reducing the poverty in the country.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | ||||||||||||
| 2013 | 0.59 | 1.46 | 1.33 | 1.46 | 2.01 | 99% | ||||||
| 2016 | 3% | |||||||||||
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