| Issuer | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Year | 1998-2009 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Thebe (0.05 BWP) |
| Currency | Pula (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 2.41 g |
| Diameter | 16.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Michael Hibbit |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2014 |
| Reference(s) | KM#26, Schön#24 |
| Obverse description | National Arms of Botswana, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BOTSWANA IPELEGENG PULA 1998 |
| Reverse description | Red-billed hornbill left, value above. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 THEBE |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1998 - - 2002 - - 2007 - - 2009 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6915335450 |
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