Botswana 25-THEBE (KM28)¶
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Reverse ZEBU
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Obverse Coat of Arms
- Composition
- Nickel-clad Steel
- Country
- Botswana
- Approx. Size
- 20mm
- Area
- Africa
- Animal Class
- Mammals
- Species
- Zebu (cow)
- KM#
- 28
The Zebu are sometimes called 'humped cattle' and there are about 75 breeds in Africa and South Asia. They are well adapted to hot climates.
The Zebu 25-thebe coin first issued in 1976 was replaced by this smaller 7-sided version in 1998.
Botswana¶
- Area
- Africa
The area of Botswana was orginally occupied by the Bushmen, who unfortunately are dying off. Migrations from the north and east in the early 17th century have resulted in most of the present day population. The area was united in the early 19th century to deal with incursion threats from neighbouring areas. By the late 19th century, the area -- known as Bechuanaland -- enlisted the aid of Britain who made it a British protectorate. The northern part of Bechuanaland remained under Britain's wing until it became the independent Republic of Botswana in 1966. Botswana is known as 'the Gem of Africa.'
