Convert Botswanan Pula to United States Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Botswanan Pula [BWP] to United States Dollar [USD], or Convert United States Dollar to Botswanan Pula.
How to Convert Botswanan Pula to United States Dollar
1 BWP = 14.0163 USD
Example: convert 15 BWP to USD:
15 BWP = 15 × 14.0163 USD = 210.2445 USD
Botswanan Pula to United States Dollar Conversion Table
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Botswanan Pula
The Botswana Pula (BWP) is the official currency of Botswana, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1976, the Pula replaced the South African Rand at par, symbolizing a new era of economic independence for Botswana.
Current Use
The Pula is widely used in Botswana for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions.
United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.