| Issuer | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976-1989 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 10 Thebe (0.10 BWP) |
| Currency | Pula (1976-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.83 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Michael Hibbit |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2014 |
| Reference(s) | KM#5, Schön#6 |
| Obverse description | Botswana coat of arms, date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BOTSWANA IPELEGENG PULA 1976 |
| Reverse description | South African gemsbock (Oryx gazella), denomination above |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 10 THEBE |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1976 - - 1 503 000 1976 - Proof - 16 742 1977 - - 500 000 1979 - - 750 000 1980 - - 1981 - - 2 590 000 1981 - Proof - 10 000 1984 - - 4 000 000 1985 - - 1989 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7653879200 |
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