Botswana pula · BWP

P symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1976

Currency family: Other

The pula is one of Africa's strongest and most stable currencies, reflecting Botswana's economic management and diamond wealth.

Introduced on September 23, 1976, replacing the South African rand following Botswana's independence
Name 'pula' means 'rain' in Setswana, reflecting the importance of rainfall in this semi-arid nation
Initially pegged to a basket of currencies, later managed as a controlled float
Subdivided into 100 thebe, with thebe meaning 'shield' in Setswana

Countries currently using this currency

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Historical predecessor

South African rand