5 Pula - 1988 Summer Olympics (1988)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Pula |
| Catalog Number | KM# 21 |
| Weight (g) | 28.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.925) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 69.7 |
| 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 1988 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 1988 complete the design.
Reverse
Lettering:
FIVE PULA · OLYMPIC GAMES 1988
Description:
The reverse features two runners in dynamic motion — a male athlete leading the race with determined stride and another competitor closely behind, both rendered with exquisite anatomical detail. The inscriptions “FIVE PULA” and “OLYMPIC GAMES 1988” encircle the design, emphasizing the year of the Seoul Olympics and Botswana’s growing presence in international sport.
FIVE PULA · OLYMPIC GAMES 1988
Description:
The reverse features two runners in dynamic motion — a male athlete leading the race with determined stride and another competitor closely behind, both rendered with exquisite anatomical detail. The inscriptions “FIVE PULA” and “OLYMPIC GAMES 1988” encircle the design, emphasizing the year of the Seoul Olympics and Botswana’s growing presence in international sport.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 25,000 | Royal Mint, Proof | Common |