Pula (BWP)

The Pula is issued by the Bank of Botswana.

Alphabetic code
BWP
Numeric code
072
Symbol
P
Minor units
2
Example
BWP 1,234.50
Used in
Botswana

History

  1. 1975 The Bank of Botswana is formally established in July.
  2. 1976 On 23 August the pula is launched, replacing the South African rand as Botswana’s currency.

Live exchange rates

  • BWP to USD
  • USD to BWP
  • BWP to EUR
  • EUR to BWP

Sources

  • Bank of Botswana: history of Botswana currency
  • Bank of Botswana: history of the Bank of Botswana