2 Pula


Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring	7.3 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Botswana
Period	Republic (1966-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	2013-2022
Value	2 Pula 2 BWP = USD 0.15
Currency	Pula (1976-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring
Weight	7.3 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#57611
Rarity index	10%

Reverse

Square lipped rhino surrounded by Sorghum heads, denomination below. The white rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the largest species of rhino.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
PULA

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 2 Pula coin features a unique bimetallic design, with a bronze-plated steel center surrounded by a nickel-plated steel ring. This distinctive design not only makes the coin visually appealing, but it also helps to prevent counterfeiting. The use of two different metals also adds to the coin's durability and longevity, ensuring that it can withstand the wear and tear of circulation for many years to come.