Cash usage
Sierra Leone's current cash unit is the redenominated leone (SLE). The Bank of Sierra Leone's 2022 transition is essential context when older records use the former SLL scale.
Country money guide
Sierra Leone Currency Guide
Sierra Leone uses the leone (SLE) as its current currency. The Bank of Sierra Leone introduced the redenominated unit in 2022, replacing the former SLL scale for current monetary references.
Currency overview
Sierra Leonean Leone in Sierra Leone
CurrencySierra Leonean Leone
ISO codeSLE
Central bankBank of Sierra Leone
Currency profileView SLE factsMonetary framework
Sierra Leone uses the redenominated leone as its national currency; SLE replaced the former SLL scale in 2022.
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Currency facts
SLE at a glance
CurrencySierra Leonean Leone
ISO codeSLE
SymbolLe
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Sierra Leone
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe current SLE code and new leone were introduced in July 2022 at 1,000 old leones for one new leone.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Sierra Leone
Official use
Sierra Leone uses the redenominated leone under the current code SLE.
Currency system
The Bank of Sierra Leone issues SLE and managed the transition from the former SLL scale.
Payment environment
Current prices and accounts use SLE; older documents may still contain SLL amounts from before the redenomination.
Currency relationships
One SLE corresponds to 1,000 old leones under the official redenomination, but SLL remains the correct code for historical records.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Electronic payment coverage depends on the institution and network, and does not change the distinction between current SLE and historical SLL amounts.
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Country-specific guidance
Confirm whether an older amount is labeled SLE or SLL before applying any exchange rate, because the scales differ by 1,000.
Before exchanging
Use regulated providers and compare the final SLE amount after any disclosed exchange or withdrawal charge.
Cash declaration
Travellers carrying cash should check current official border requirements; historical SLL values should not be substituted for current SLE amounts in a declaration.
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FAQ
Sierra Leone currency questions
What currency is used in Sierra Leone?
The Sierra Leonean leone (SLE) is Sierra Leone's current currency.
What is the currency code for Sierra Leone?
The current ISO 4217 code is SLE; SLL refers to the former leone code.
When did SLE replace SLL?
SLE was introduced in 2022 with a redenomination that removed three zeros from the old leone scale.
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