Botswana 2-PULA (KM25)

Rhinoceros

The Black Rhinoceros is a critically endangered animal. Large, solitary, and grumpy, rhinos are always favourites at zoos. The Black Rhino and White Rhino are both grey, and are named for the shape of their upper lip. The White Rhino has a wide square-shaped lip and Dutch settlers called it "wijde rhino" (wijde is Dutch for wide, of course). English settlers confused this for white, and the 'other' rhino naturally became 'black.'

The 7-sided Rhino 2-pula was issued in 1994 only.


Diameter
26.5 mm
Composition
Nickel-Brass
Catalogue #
KM25
Obverse Legend
BOTSWANA IPELEGENG
Reverse Legend
2 PULA

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