5 Pula - Save the Children Fund (1989)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pula |
| Catalog Number | KM# 23 |
| Weight (g) | 10 |
| Diameter (mm) | 24.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold (.917) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 1512.11 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.37 |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2014-07-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
BOTSWANA
1989
IPELEGENG
Description:
The obverse depicts the Coat of Arms of Botswana, consisting of two zebras holding sorghum and ivory. Three cogs lie at the top of a shield representing the country's mineral production. The three waves in the middle of the shield allude to the country's national motto, Pula. At the bottom of the shield is the head of a bull. — emblems of prosperity and balance. The national motto IPELEGENG (“Work Together”) and the date 1989 complete the design.
BOTSWANA
1989
IPELEGENG
Description:
The obverse depicts the Coat of Arms of Botswana, consisting of two zebras holding sorghum and ivory. Three cogs lie at the top of a shield representing the country's mineral production. The three waves in the middle of the shield allude to the country's national motto, Pula. At the bottom of the shield is the head of a bull. — emblems of prosperity and balance. The national motto IPELEGENG (“Work Together”) and the date 1989 complete the design.
Reverse
Lettering:
5 PULA
Description:
The reverse presents a mother in Botswana typically carrying her child securely on her back using a traditional cloth wrap, blanket, or leather sling in a rural area. On the left of the coin face value appears.
5 PULA
Description:
The reverse presents a mother in Botswana typically carrying her child securely on her back using a traditional cloth wrap, blanket, or leather sling in a rural area. On the left of the coin face value appears.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3,000 | Unknown |