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Mid-market rate, updated 24 Oct 2026, 00:02 UTC. Banks and transfer providers quote a worse rate and add fees: see the true-cost checker.
Old to new leone table
| Old leones (Le) | New leones (NLe) | Approx. US dollars today |
|---|---|---|
| Le 1,000 | NLe 1.00 | US$0.0435 |
| Le 5,000 | NLe 5.00 | US$0.2177 |
| Le 10,000 | NLe 10.00 | US$0.4353 |
| Le 20,000 | NLe 20.00 | US$0.8706 |
| Le 50,000 | NLe 50.00 | US$2.18 |
| Le 100,000 | NLe 100 | US$4.35 |
| Le 500,000 | NLe 500 | US$21.77 |
| Le 1,000,000 | NLe 1,000 | US$43.53 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert old leones to new leones?
Divide the old amount by 1,000. Le 50,000 old is NLe 50 new. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000.
Why did Sierra Leone change its currency?
The Bank of Sierra Leone introduced the new leone in 2022 and removed three zeros from the currency, to make everyday amounts smaller and easier to handle. 1 NLe = 1,000 old Leones.
Are old leone notes still accepted?
Check the current position with the Bank of Sierra Leone, because rules about old notes can change. Do not accept old notes at a 1:1 value with new notes.
What are the ISO codes?
The new leone is SLE and is written NLe in Sierra Leone. The old leone was SLL.
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US dollar equivalents use today's mid-market rate from Exchange Rate API. Check with the Bank of Sierra Leone for the legal tender status of old notes.