1984 BOTSWANA 5 THEBE KM# 4a

Description: Numista › Coins › Botswana5 ThebeFeaturesIssuerBotswana PeriodRepublic (1966-date) TypeStandard circulation coinYears1991-1996Value5 Thebe (0.05 BWP)CurrencyPula (1976-date)CompositionBronze clad steelWeight2.8 gDiameter19.5 mmThickness1.28 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑Demonetized1 July 2014NumberN# 8957ReferencesKM# 4a, Schön# 5aObverseCountry` coats of arms : Tribal shield with tusk and stalk on either side with year of issue on the bottomScript: LatinLettering: BOTSWANA IPELEGENG PULA 1996Engraver: Michael HibbitReverseRed-billed hornbill left (Tockus Damarensis), mostly presented in Botswana , denomination at top.Script: LatinLettering: 5 THEBEEngraver: Michael HibbitEdgeSmooth (1991) or reeded (1996)MintsHeaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited, United Kingdom (1850-2003)South African Mint, Centurion, South Africa (1992-date)CommentsHere is an example of KM4a.1 (Heaton - smaller value, date, bough & beak) What does the word "Pula" mean? Pula literally means "rain" in Tswana language, because rain is very scarce in Botswana (most of the surface of Kalahari Desert is situated here) and therefore valuable and a blessing. The word also is the national motto of the country. What does the word "Ipelegeng" mean? The word "Ipelegeng" literally means "to carry your own weight" or "to be self sufficient or independent", in general has got different meanings in Tswana language. Ipelegeng is also a South African city and a Botswana progam created for reducing the poverty in the country.

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