Convert 1 Egyptian Pound (EGP) to Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Exchange rates used for currency conversion updated on April 24th 2024 ( 04/24/2024 )
Below you will find the latest exchange rates for exchanging Egyptian Pound (EGP) to Botswanan Pula (BWP) , a table containing most common conversions and a chart with the pair's evolution.
The Egyptian Pound (EGP) to Botswanan Pula (BWP) 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 Egyptian Pound and Botswanan Pula on 04/24/2024 is 1 EGP = 0.2876 BWP - AVERAGE intraday quotes were used for this currency conversion.
The Egyptian pound is the official currency of Egypt and is commonly used in the Palestinian territories and Gaza Strip. The pound is symbolized by LE, E£ or ?.? and each pound is subdivided into 1/100th units called piastres which are symbolized with Pt. or ??.
Coins in current circulation include 5 Pt, 10 Pt, 20 Pt, 25 Pt, 50 Pt and LE 1. Banknotes in current official circulation are denominated in 5Pt, 10 Pt, 25 Pt, 50 Pt, LE 1, LE 5, LE 10, LE 20, LE 50, LE 100, and LE 200.
About Botswanan Pula (BWP)
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".
