Convert Botswanan Pula to Swiss Franc
Please provide values below to convert Botswanan Pula [BWP] to Swiss Franc [CHF], or Convert Swiss Franc to Botswanan Pula.
How to Convert Botswanan Pula to Swiss Franc
1 BWP = 17.6327839979872 CHF
Example: convert 15 BWP to CHF:
15 BWP = 15 × 17.6327839979872 CHF = 264.491759969807 CHF
Botswanan Pula to Swiss Franc Conversion Table
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Botswanan Pula
The Botswana Pula (BWP) is the official currency of Botswana, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1976, the Pula replaced the South African Rand at par, symbolizing a new era of economic independence for Botswana.
Current Use
The Pula is widely used in Botswana for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions.
Swiss Franc
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is the official currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, used as a standard monetary unit for transactions and financial purposes.
History/Origin
The Swiss Franc was introduced in 1850, replacing various local currencies, and has since become a stable and widely recognized currency, with its value historically linked to gold until the abandonment of the gold standard in the 20th century.
Current Use
Today, the Swiss Franc is used primarily in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for everyday transactions, banking, and international trade, and is considered a major reserve currency globally.