Convert 5 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on November 21st 2024 ( 11/21/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Norwegian Krone (NOK) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Norwegian Krone (NOK) 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 Norwegian Krone on 11/21/2024 is 1 BWP = 0.8081 NOK - 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 Norwegian Krone (NOK)
The official currency of Norway is the krone. The krone is divided into 100 ore and comes in denominations of 50 kroner, 100 kroner, 200 kroner, 500 kroner and 1,000 kroner. Currency exchange can be done easily and rather inexpensively at any bank and at some hotels and other establishments for a higher fee. Most ATMs accept all major credit cards as well as various bank cards.
