Convert 20 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Russian Ruble (RUB)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on April 23rd 2024 ( 04/23/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Russian Ruble (RUB) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Russian Ruble (RUB) 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 Russian Ruble on 04/23/2024 is 1 BWP = 6.7217 RUB - 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 Russian Ruble (RUB)
The official currency of Russia is the ruble. The ruble is divided into 100 kopeks. Currency exchange in the country is fairly easy and straightforward and can be done at most banks and at currency exchange offices. Black market exchanges are nearly obsolete. Rates for currency exchange are set by the Central Bank of Russia and are normally posted outside exchange offices and banks and listed in various newspapers.
