The Bank of Botswana issued a public alert after counterfeit BWP 200 banknotes were detected in southern Botswana. The Bank urged the public to be vigilant when receiving cash payments and when buying or selling, and to report suspected counterfeits to the police or to the Bank of Botswana offices in Gaborone or Francistown. The counterfeit BWP 200 notes were identified with serial number AA0123456. The Bank reminded users to verify key security features on genuine BWP 200 notes, including a zebra watermark and the “200” denomination visible when held to the light, a shiny strip across the note showing the Botswana coat of arms, variable images of “200” and a zebra head, five green droplets on the left side, and a glossy stripe on the reverse that changes colour between red and green and reveals “BOB” and “200” when tilted; further details are available on the Bank’s website.
Bank of Botswana 2025-07-10
Bank of Botswana warns of counterfeit BWP 200 banknotes bearing serial number AA0123456
The Bank of Botswana issued a public alert regarding counterfeit BWP 200 banknotes detected in southern Botswana, urging vigilance in cash transactions. The counterfeit notes bear the serial number AA0123456. The Bank advised verifying security features on genuine notes and reporting suspected counterfeits to authorities.