Currency Pula (BWP)
Facial value 5,00
Years of issue 2013 – 2016
Metal Brass plated steel + Copper-Nickel
Ø in mm 28
Art.-No. BW05.00A
Price EUR  65,00

Mopane worm on mopane tree leaves. It’s a species of emperor moth which is native to the warmer parts of southern Africa. This caterpillar is widespread and very common in semi-desert, bush and grassland. It feeds primarily but not exclusively on mopane tree leaves which has been at the origin of its common name.