25 Thebe World Food Day

1991 year


Nickel clad steel	5.73 g	25 mm

Description

Issuer	Botswana
Period	Republic (1966-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	1991
Value	25 Thebe (0.25&nbspBWP)
Currency	Pula (1976-date)
Composition	Nickel clad steel
Weight	5.73 g
Diameter	25 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 July 2014
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#8961
Rarity index	17%

Reverse

Zebu left, denomination above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25
THEBE
IPELEGENG

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 25 Thebe coin from Botswana, issued in 1991 to commemorate World Food Day, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a farmer tending to a field, surrounded by crops and livestock. This design not only highlights the importance of agriculture in Botswana's economy but also serves as a reminder of the significance of World Food Day in raising awareness about food security and sustainable agriculture practices.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1991		-	-	-	-	-	-

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) 1991 coin.