Convert 1 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on April 20th 2024 ( 04/20/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Jordanian Dinar (JOD) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Jordanian Dinar (JOD) rates are updated every minute using our advanced technology for live forex currency conversion. Check back in a few days for things to buy with this amount and information about where exactly you can exchange currencies online and offline.
The currency exchange rate, calculated between Botswanan Pula and Jordanian Dinar on 04/20/2024 is 1 BWP = 0.0511 JOD - AVERAGE intraday quotes were used for this currency conversion.
The Botswana pula (BWP) was first circulated in 1976, is the official currency of Botswana and an unofficial backup currency to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe abandoned their own currency in September 2008 officially for the South African rand, but unofficially accepting the BWP. Each pula is subdivided into 100 thebe.
The BWP is controlled by the central bank of Botswana known as the Bank of Botswana who issues coins in denominations of 5, 10, 25, and 50 thebe and 1, 2, 5 pula as well as banknotes in 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula denominations.
Interestingly the word pula is translated as "rain" or "blessing", which in a desert country such as Botswana is oftentimes looked upon as the same. Thebe can be translated to mean "shield".
About Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
The Jordanian dinar, international currency code JOD, is the sole official currency of the country of Jordan and acts in tandem with the Israeli New Shekel (ILS) in the West Bank Palestinian territories.
The currency is issued and managed by the government owned and controlled Central Bank of Jordan. The currency is based on the dinar and each dinar is subdivided into 1/10 units each called a dirham, 1/100 units each called a piastres or qirsh, and 1/1000 units each called a fils.
Current denominations in circulation include 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50 dinar banknotes and ½ and 1 qirsh as well as 2½, 5, and 10 piastres and ¼, ½, and 1 dinar coins.
