Sierra Leone Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Sierra Leone reflects the economic and political evolution of this African country. Since its independence in 1961, Sierra Leone has undergone several changes in its monetary system, going through different designs and denominations in its banknotes.
Current banknotes in circulation
Currently, the official currency of Sierra Leone is the leone, introduced in 1964. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 leones. These banknotes feature portraits of important historical figures and scenes depicting the country's culture and nature. The Bank of Sierra Leone is responsible for the issuance and regulation of these banknotes, which have advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.
Old banknotes and notable events
Prior to the introduction of the leone, Sierra Leone used the West African pound. An important milestone in the country's notability was the issuance of commemorative banknotes in 1980 to celebrate the Organization of African Unity Conference. During the civil war of 1991-2002, banknote production and circulation was affected, leading to the introduction of new designs and security measures in subsequent years to restore confidence in the national currency.
| Country | Sierra Leone |
| Flag | |
| Coin | (SLL) |
| 1€ | Le22,981.50 |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | |
| ISO2 | SL |
| ISO3 | SLE |
| Catalogued banknotes | 79 |
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Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable Sierra Leone banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
