Sierra Leonean Leone
(SLE) Insights
Currency of West African nation rebuilding post-civil war (1991–2002) and Ebola epidemic (2014–2016); iron ore, diamonds, titanium, and bauxite exporter; 2022 – New leone (SLE) introduced replacing old leone (SLL) at 1,000:1; IMF programme; growing Chinese iron ore investment
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Sierra Leonean Leone.
SLE
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
Le
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Cent Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Sierra Leone
Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL)
Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
Le 1
Coins
Le 0.10
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Sierra Leonean Leone, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Bank of Sierra Leone (BSL).
SLE Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Sierra Leonean Leone's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower iron ore/diamond revenues; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher iron ore revenues; higher import costs; inflation pressure
Remittance Role
Sierra Leone receives significant remittances (~$120 million/year) from diaspora in UK, USA, Guinea
Central Bank Tools
Monetary Policy Rate, Reserve Requirements, FX interventions
Common Questions About Sierra Leonean Leone
Everything you need to know about SLE exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.