Botswana Pula (BWP) TradingHours.com
The Botswana Pula is the primary currency of Botswana. This currency is used by an estimated 2,254,126 people. Based on our estimate, Botswana Pula is the #119 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Botswana Pula is "BWP". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 72. The currency symbol for the Pula is "P".
Botswana Pula conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
BWP Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Botswana Pula is Botswana.
There are approximately 2,254,126 people around the world who use the Botswana Pula. The Botswana Pula is the #119 most used widely currency is the world.
2,254,126 user population
Ranked #119 in the worldBWP Exchange Rates
1 Botswana Pula equals:
† Rates last updated at 1 minute ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
BWP Currency Facts
BWP Details
| ISO 4217 Code | BWP |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 72 |
| Unit Name | Pula |
| Symbol | P |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
BWP Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | thebe |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | t |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | P10, P20, P50, P100, P200 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | P1, P2, P5, 5t, 10t, 25t, 50t |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
BWP Issuance
| Central Bank | Bank of Botswana |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bankofbotswana.bw |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 2,254,126 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #119 |
| BWP Inflation Rate | 3.24% |
| Inflation Rank | #47 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2020 BWP Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Bank of Botswana. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Botswana Pula may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Public Holiday | January 2, 2020 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 10, 2020 | Closed |
| Public Holiday | April 11, 2020 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 13, 2020 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Ascension Day | May 21, 2020 | Closed |
| Sir Seretse Khama Day | July 1, 2020 | Closed |
| President's Day | July 20, 2020 | Closed |
| Public Holiday | July 21, 2020 | Closed |
| Botswana Day | September 30, 2020 | Closed |
| Public Holiday | October 1, 2020 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2020 | Closed |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2020 | Closed |