Bank of Botswana has placed the commemorative P50 banknote into circulation, marking a key milestone in the central bank’s Golden Jubilee celebrations .
The limited-edition note was officially released on Friday, 6 February 2026, following its launch last September by President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko during the Bank’s 50th anniversary events. It is legal tender and circulates alongside the existing P50 banknote that carries the portrait of Botswana’s first President, Sir Seretse Khama. Unlike the standard P50, the commemorative note will not be reprinted and will be withdrawn over time through natural attrition.
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