In a historic move, the Bank of Botswana has unveiled a new 50 pula banknote featuring a portrait of Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo. The commemorative note was issued as part of the bank's Golden Jubilee celebrations, recognizing both its 50 years of service and the national pride brought by the sprinter's global achievements.
The new currency features an image of Tebogo, the first Motswana to win an Olympic gold medal, a feat he achieved in the men's 200 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The honor is seen as a way to celebrate a national icon and inspire the country's youth.
The new P50 note, which will circulate alongside the existing one, has been widely praised by citizens for celebrating a sports hero rather than a political figure. This landmark gesture solidifies Tebogo's status as a symbol of national excellence and a source of inspiration for all of Botswana.
