| Issuer | Botswana |
|---|---|
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Pula (5 BWP) |
| Currency | Pula (1976-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.50 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1 July 2014 |
| Reference(s) | KM#11a, Schön#12a |
| Obverse description | National arms (2 animals and coat of arms), date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BOTSWANA 1978 IPELEGENG |
| Reverse description | Gemsbok left, denomination above |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 PULA |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1978 - Proof - 4 172 |
| Numisquare ID | 3784838970 |
| Comments |