Convert 1 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
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 Mauritian Rupee (MUR) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Mauritian Rupee (MUR) 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 Mauritian Rupee on 12/21/2024 is 1 BWP = 3.4162 MUR - 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 Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
The official currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee. The rupee is equal to 100 cents although there are only two coins currently in circulation – the 5 and 20 cent coins. Rupees are issued by the Bank of Mauritius and can be exchanged at virtually any bank in the country that handles foreign currency. Most banks also accept credit cards to exchange into rupees.
