Euro to Botswana Pula — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: European Union

Currency Code, Symbol: EUR, €

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100

History: The euro (sign: €, code: EUR, number: 978) is a currency unit that is used for payment on the Eurozone territory. It is used among the majority of European countries: in Germany, Austria, Spain, France, Greece, etc. A common abbreviation of the currency is EUR.Every euro is worth 100 cents. Sometimes the coins are called eurocents to avoid misunderstanding. The € currency was introduced in 2002 after the official establishment of the European Union. It has replaced a lot of European currencies: Greek drachma, Lithuanian litas, Slovak krona and so on. Introducing euro on a vast territory has allowed to remove transfer commission connected to conversion. Many preserved local currencies have a rate closely tied to EUR.Read More

Country of Circulation: Botswana, Zimbabwe

Currency Code, Symbol: BWP, P

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5, 10, 25, 50 thebe, 1, 2, 5 pula

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula

History: The Botswana pula (Р) is the currency spread and issued by a country in South Africa named Botswana. It is known by the BWP abbreviation. Small coins named thebe are used as change for the Botswana pula.One BWP has 100 thebe. Officially, the currency was issued in 1975 due to the fact that the country had left the African Economic Union. Botswana is known for its dry climate, and therefore it suffers from crop failure. Peculiarities of the climate are reflected in the currency’s name. In Setswana, “pula” means “let there be rain”.Read More