1 RMB (Chinese Yuan Renminbi - CNY) is approximately equal to 1.7716 BWP (Botswana Pula). It is the official currency of Botswana. The Pula is divided into 100 thebes. BWP is denoted by the symbol P. BWP (Botswana Pula) was introduced in 1976 to replace the South African Rand. BWP is governed by the central bank, the Bank of Botswana. BWP is used as currency in Zimbabwe too.