1989 Botswana 5 Thebe coin pendant Red-billed hornbill Toko bird bull Selibe Phikwe Tswana Bantu Setswana Kalanga Serowe Pula n001944
Botswana 5 Thebe {1976-1996} 1S 1Hbs91
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front: Red-billed hornbill left (Tockus Damarensis) mostly presented in Botswana
Lettering: 5 THEBE
back: coats of arms {Tribal shield with tusk and stalk}
The shape of the shield is that of traditional shields found in East Africa. On the top portion of the shield are three cogwheels that represent industry
The three waves symbolize water, and reminds the viewer of the motto of the nation: pula, which means simply "rain", but also good luck, and is the name of the nation's currency.
At the bottom of the shield is the head of a bull, which symbolizes the importance of cattle herding to Botswana
Lettering:
BOTSWANA IPELEGENG
PULA
• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Bronze clad Steel coin
• diameter: 19.5 mm
• weight: 2.8 g
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• no chain or cord
• 2-1/2" brass snake keychain with snap end {see last photo}
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