2 Pula

2004 year


Brass plated steel	6.02 g	24.6 mm

Description

Issuer	Botswana
Period	Republic (1966-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	2004
Value	2 Pula (2&nbspBWP)
Currency	Pula (1976-date)
Composition	Brass plated steel
Weight	6.02 g
Diameter	24.6 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Heptagonal (7-sided)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 July 2014
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#8962
Rarity index	12%

Reverse

White rhinoceros left, denomination above. The white rhinoceros or square-lipped rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) is the largest species of rhinoceros.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
PULA

Edge

7 sequences of 19 incuse mills each between smooth corners.

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 from Botswana features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wildlife. The obverse side of the coin features 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 wildlife conservation.