10 Pula - Wildlife Series - Klipspringer (1978)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Pula |
| Catalog Number | KM# 12a |
| Weight (g) | 35 |
| Diameter (mm) | 41 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 86.2 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.74 |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2014-07-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
BOTSWANA
PULA
1978
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 1978 complete the design.
BOTSWANA
PULA
1978
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 1978 complete the design.
Reverse
Lettering:
10
PULA
Description:
The reverse features the elegant, and a graceful Klipspringer "a small antelope", shown standing on rocky terrain, its slender body, short tail, and ears, rendered in sharp relief. Small desert plants and stones complete the natural habitat, while the denomination “10 PULA” appears above. This coin reflects Botswana’s dedication to wildlife conservation.
10
PULA
Description:
The reverse features the elegant, and a graceful Klipspringer "a small antelope", shown standing on rocky terrain, its slender body, short tail, and ears, rendered in sharp relief. Small desert plants and stones complete the natural habitat, while the denomination “10 PULA” appears above. This coin reflects Botswana’s dedication to wildlife conservation.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 3,989 | Proof | Unknown |