10 Thebe

1991 year


Nickel clad steel	3.8 g	22 mm

Description

Issuer	Botswana
Period	Republic (1966-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1991
Value	10 Thebe (0.10&nbspBWP)
Currency	Pula (1976-date)
Composition	Nickel clad steel
Weight	3.8 g
Diameter	22 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 July 2014
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#8960
Rarity index	13%

Reverse

South African gemsbock (Oryx gazella), denomination above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
THEBE

Engraver: Michael Hibbit

Edge

Reeded

Comment

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.

Interesting fact

The 10 Thebe coin from Botswana features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wildlife. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a majestic lion, while the reverse side features a picture of a lechwe, a type of antelope that is native to the region. This design not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also serves as a symbol of Botswana's commitment to conservation and wildlife preservation.