Convert 1 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on December 21st 2024 ( 12/21/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) 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 Sri Lankan Rupee on 12/21/2024 is 1 BWP = 21.242 LKR - 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 Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
The official currency of Sri Lanka is the rupee. Each rupee is symbolized in monetary transactions with one of the following symbols: "Rs", or "SLRs". Each rupee is divided into 100 cents, though there are no coins nor banknotes in common circulation denominated in cents. The old cents based coins remain as legal tender, but are rarely if ever used.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issues coins in the following denominations: 50 cents, Rs.1, Rs.2, Rs.5, and Rs.10. In addition to these coins the central bank also issues banknotes in these denominations: Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.200, Rs.500, Rs.1000, Rs.2000, and Rs.5000.
One unique attribute of the Sri Lankan banknotes is that they are printed vertically on the back of the note.
