Convert 140 Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Zambian Kwacha (ZMK)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on December 03rd 2024 ( 12/03/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Zambian Kwacha (ZMK) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Botswanan Pula (BWP) to Zambian Kwacha (ZMK) 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 Zambian Kwacha on 12/03/2024 is 1 BWP = 656.2571 ZMK - 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 Zambian Kwacha (ZMK)
The official currency of Zambia is the Zambian kwacha. The kwacha is issued in banknotes in denominations of ZMK 20, ZMK 50, ZMK 100, ZMK 500, ZMK 1000, ZMK 5000, ZMK 10000, ZMK 20000 and ZMK 50000. Banks and foreign exchange bureaus will provide currency exchange for the current exchange rate. Black market exchanges are also possible but are highly illegal and should be avoided.
