关于 Sierra Leonean Leone (Old)
The Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) was introduced in 1964, replacing the British West African Pound. It was in circulation until its redenomination in 2022 due to significant inflation.
The name 'Leone' is derived from Sierra Leone's national animal, the lion, and the Lion Mountain peninsula where Freetown is located.
趣味知识
Replaced by the New Leone
Due to decades of high inflation, the old Leone (SLL) was redenominated in 2022, with a new currency (SLE) introduced to restore monetary stability.
Diamond Wealth and Civil War
The old Leone's history was intertwined with Sierra Leone's diamond wealth, but also suffered greatly during the civil war, leading to economic collapse and inflation.
Independence Leaders on Notes
The banknotes often featured portraits of former presidents, celebrating Sierra Leone's post-independence leaders.
历史时间线
Sierra Leone gains independence.
The Leone (SLL) is introduced.
The New Leone (SLE) is introduced, replacing the old Leone at a rate of 1000 SLL = 1 SLE.
面额
纸币
硬币
防伪特征
快速信息
- ISO代码
- SLL
- 符号
- Le
- 数字代码
- 694
- 辅币单位
- Cent (1/100)
- 发行时间
- 1964-08-04
中央银行
- 名称
- Bank of Sierra Leone
- 总部
- Freetown, Sierra Leone
- 成立时间
- 1964
- 现任行长
- Ibrahim Stevens (自 2023 起)
经济数据
- 储备货币占比
- 0.0%
- 外汇交易量占比
- 0.0%