Convert 5 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Omani Rial (OMR)
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 Omani Rial (OMR) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Omani Rial (OMR) 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 Omani Rial on 11/21/2024 is 1 BWP = 0.0282 OMR - 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 Omani Rial (OMR)
The official currency for Oman is the Omani Rial. The rial is issued in denominations of OMR 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 as well as 100, 200 and 500 baisa. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at most banks which are open only from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm Saturday through Wednesday and 8:00 am until 11:30 am on Thursdays. Moneychangers are often open during the even hours and offer a lower rate for currency exchange than most banks.
