Convert Botswanan Pula to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018)
Please provide values below to convert Botswanan Pula [BWP] to São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) [STD], or Convert São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (pre-2018) to Botswanan Pula.
How to Convert Botswanan Pula to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
1 BWP = 0.000629047024926173 STD
Example: convert 15 BWP to STD:
15 BWP = 15 × 0.000629047024926173 STD = 0.00943570537389259 STD
Botswanan Pula to São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018) 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.
São Tomé And Príncipe Dobra (Pre-2018)
The São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STD) was the official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe before 2018, used for everyday transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Dobra was introduced in 1977, replacing the Portuguese escudo after independence. It was subdivided into 100 cêntimos. The currency underwent various inflationary pressures and was replaced in 2018 by the new Dobra (STN) at a rate of 1 new Dobra = 1000 old Dobras.
Current Use
The STD is no longer in use since 2018; the country now uses the new São Tomé and Príncipe Dobra (STN). The old STD notes are considered obsolete and are primarily of historical interest.