Currency Profile

Botswana Pula (BWP)

The Botswana pula is Botswana's official currency. It is divided into 100 thebe and is issued by the Bank of Botswana.

ISO codeBWP
SymbolP
Central bankBank of Botswana
Minor unitThebe
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBank of Botswana

Currency facts

About the Botswana Pula

BWP is the standard code for the pula in international records. The currency's name and its P symbol are used domestically for prices and payments.

Issuing authorityBank of Botswana

Currency coverage

Where the Botswana pula is official

Official tenderBotswana

Countries

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FAQ

BWP questions

What is BWP?

BWP is the ISO 4217 code for the Botswana pula. The Botswana pula is Botswana's official currency. It is divided into 100 thebe and is issued by the Bank of Botswana.

Who issues the Botswana pula?

The Bank of Botswana is the principal monetary authority associated with the Botswana pula.

Where is BWP official tender?

BWP is official tender in Botswana.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

Sources and review

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