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25 Thebe World Food Day
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.73 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1976-1989 |
| Value | 25 Thebe (0.25 BWP) |
| Currency | Pula (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.73 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Zebu facing left, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
THEBE
IPELEGENG
Engraver: Michael Hibbit
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Zebu - Binomial Name: Bos taurus indicus.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.
Of the coins dated 1976, 400,000 were minted in 1975 and 1,103,000 were minted in 1976.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate World Food Day, which is observed on October 16th every year. The coin's design features a stylized image of a farmer and a sheaf of wheat, symbolizing the importance of agriculture and food security.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 16742 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Thebe (World Food Day) 1976-1989 coin.
