Convert 1 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on April 24th 2024 ( 04/24/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) 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 Sierra Leonean Leone on 04/24/2024 is 1 BWP = 1517.49 SLL - 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 Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
The official currency of Sierra Leone is the leone. The leone is equivalent to 100 cents and comes in denominations of SLL 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000. Foreign currency exchanges are done through banks or official exchange offices and there are a limited number of ATMs in the country. Those that are available accept only Visa cards and many do not offer cash withdrawals without a local account.
