Celebrate the legacy of Botswana’s founding father with this exceptional Specimen Banknote Set issued by the Bank of Botswana. Dating from the 1976-1982 period, this complete 5-piece collection features the portrait of Sir Seretse Khama, the first President of Botswana, whose leadership guided the nation to its early stability and growth.

These notes were produced by the world-class security printer Thomas De La Rue as official archival specimens. Never released for general circulation, they were intended for bank identification and high-level presentation. Each note in this set is in pristine UNC (Uncirculated) condition.

Set Includes:

• 1 Pula (Brown): Featuring President Seretse Khama and the national coat of arms.

• 2 Pula (Blue): Showcasing the President and intricate guilloche patterns representing Botswana's development.

• 5 Pula (Purple): Highlights the President and traditional African motifs.

• 10 Pula (Green): Features the President with a vibrant, high-contrast design.

• 20 Pula (Red/Pink): The high denomination of the era, showcasing the President and a symbolic sunset/landscape theme on the reverse.

Key Features:

• Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) – Flawless bank condition with original paper crispness.

• Specimen Details: Diagonally overprinted with "SPECIMEN" in bold red or black across the face of each note.

• Serial Numbers: Features matching archival serial numbers (e.g., *009743) with the official specimen archival star (*).

• Cultural Note: The "Pula" (meaning "Rain" or "Blessing" in Setswana) is one of Africa's most stable and respected currencies.