Reverse At the top, the inscription in two lines in English: "25 THEBE" - "25 THEBE". Along the lower edge, an inscription in Setswana: "IPELEGENG" - "INDEPENDENCE". In the central part, a left-facing profile image of a Brahman Zebu.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of Botswana is depicted. Below - a ribbon with the motto inscription in Setswana: "PULA" - "LET THERE BE RAIN". In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the country name in English: "BOTSWANA". Below - the year of issue: "1999".