Canadian Dollar to Botswana Pula — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More

Country of Circulation: Botswana, Zimbabwe

Currency Code, Symbol: BWP, P

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5, 10, 25, 50 thebe, 1, 2, 5 pula

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula

History: The Botswana pula (Р) is the currency spread and issued by a country in South Africa named Botswana. It is known by the BWP abbreviation. Small coins named thebe are used as change for the Botswana pula.One BWP has 100 thebe. Officially, the currency was issued in 1975 due to the fact that the country had left the African Economic Union. Botswana is known for its dry climate, and therefore it suffers from crop failure. Peculiarities of the climate are reflected in the currency’s name. In Setswana, “pula” means “let there be rain”.Read More