Botswana S1

Botswana, 10 Pula, issued in 2018. Front: His Excellency President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama (1953-), able leader and passionate conservationist, the 4th president since independence. Born in political exile in England, he was the firstborn son of Botswana's founding president (Sir Seretse Khama). The diamond in the center represents the largest diamond mine in the world. Burchell's zebra, aka the "quagga," is seen in the clear window. Back: The National Assembly building in Gaborone, built in 1960 is the center of the country's political life. The oryx gazelle, famous for being able to live without drinking water in the circle below.