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2 Pula
Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring | 7.3 g | 27 mm |
Issuer | Botswana |
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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 |
Numista | N#57611 |
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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.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pula 2013-2022 coin.