5 Pula - Pope's Visit (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pula |
| Catalog Number | KM# 20a |
| Weight (g) | 28.28 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 69.65 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.37 |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Demonetized | 2014-07-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
BOTSWANA
1988
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 1981 complete the design.
BOTSWANA
1988
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 1981 complete the design.
Reverse
Lettering:
JOHN PAUL II - 5 PULA - SEPT. 1988
Description:
The commemorative side presents a finely modeled left-facing portrait of Pope John Paul II wearing papal vestments, and his facial expression and distinctive bald head. His name, the face value and SEPT.1988 the date of visit incorporated into the surrounding legend.
JOHN PAUL II - 5 PULA - SEPT. 1988
Description:
The commemorative side presents a finely modeled left-facing portrait of Pope John Paul II wearing papal vestments, and his facial expression and distinctive bald head. His name, the face value and SEPT.1988 the date of visit incorporated into the surrounding legend.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |