5 Thebe - Reeded edge (1976 - 1989)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Thebe |
| Catalog Number | KM# 4 |
| Weight (g) | 2.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.17 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2014-01-07 |
Obverse
Engraved by Michael Hibbit
Lettering:
BOTSWANA
IPELEGENG
PULA
1976
Description:
African tusk and a Long stemmed flower surround an African War Shield . The shield has 3 flowers at top, 3 wavy lines in middle, and the head of a long horn cow at the bottom. A banner below the shield says "PULA".
BOTSWANA
IPELEGENG
PULA
1976
Description:
African tusk and a Long stemmed flower surround an African War Shield . The shield has 3 flowers at top, 3 wavy lines in middle, and the head of a long horn cow at the bottom. A banner below the shield says "PULA".
Reverse
Engraved by Michael Hibbit
Lettering:
5
THEBE
Description:
Picture of the Toko Bird sitting on a branch facing left.
5
THEBE
Description:
Picture of the Toko Bird sitting on a branch facing left.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1976 | 20,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1977 | 250,000 | Very Common | |
| 1979 | 200,000 | Very Common | |
| 1980 | 1,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1981 | 4,990,000 | Very Common | |
| 1981 | 10,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1984 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1985 | Very Common | ||
| 1988 | Very Common | ||
| 1989 | Very Common |