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5 Pula Wildlife
| Issuer | Bank of Botswana |
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| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of Botswana occupies the central field, featuring a shield charged with three cogwheels above wavy lines and a bull's head in base, supported by two zebras rampant. A scroll below the shield bears the national motto PULA in raised lettering. The country name BOTSWANA arcs along the upper legend, while the date 1986 and the word IPELEGENG appear in the lower field beneath the supporters. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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Botswana's 1986 gold wildlife issues were part of a broader strategy by the Bank of Botswana to generate hard currency through numismatic exports during a period when the country was aggressively diversifying revenue away from diamond dependency. The 5 Pula denomination placed this piece within an accessible weight range for international bullion collectors, and the series found a receptive market in Europe and North America through the mid-1980s.