50 Pula

Botswana · Bank of Botswana

Circulated since August 23, 2009, this 50 Pula note celebrates Sir Seretse Khama, Botswana's revered founding President who led the nation to independence in 1966 and established democratic governance. The obverse features Khama's portrait alongside the Botswana coat of arms and a malachite kingfisher, a symbol of the nation's natural heritage. The reverse showcases the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas, with a poler navigating a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) beneath an African fish eagle—representing Botswana's commitment to wildlife conservation. Security features include a StarChrome windowed security thread with demetalized 'BOB 50' text and color-shifting properties, a watermark depicting a rearing zebra, and electrotype '50' details.

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ReasonHonors Sir Seretse Khama, founding President and architect of Botswana's independence and democracy.

DesignObverse: Portrait of Sir Seretse Khama in brown/yellow coloration, malachite kingfisher, Botswana coat of arms. Reverse: Okavango Delta scene with mokoro and African fish eagle.

Security featuresStarChrome windowed security thread with demetalized BOB 50, watermark of rearing zebra, electrotype 50, cornerstones security element

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