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5 Pula Pope's Visit
1988 year| Copper-nickel | 28 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1966-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Pula (5 BWP) |
| Currency | Pula (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 July 2014 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Bust of John Paul II on the left, legend around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHN PAUL II
5 PULA
SEPT.1988
Interesting fact
The 5 Pula (Pope's Visit) 1988 coin from Botswana features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, which is unusual for a coin from a country with a predominantly Protestant population. The coin was issued to commemorate the Pope's visit to Botswana in 1988, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pula (Pope's Visit) 1988 coin.
