BWP / ZAR

The pula is the official currency of Botswana, introduced in 1976 to replace the South African rand. Issued by the Bank of Botswana, it is subdivided into 100 thebe. The name “pula” means “rain” in Setswana, a symbol of prosperity and a cultural reference to the country’s reliance on rainfall for agriculture.

Banknotes feature prominent national figures and wildlife, while coins display the national coat of arms and indigenous fauna. Botswana’s economy, driven by diamond mining, tourism, and financial services, has helped the pula maintain relative stability in the region. English and Setswana are the official languages spoken in Botswana.