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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.
NLe to USD conversion table
| NLe | USD |
|---|---|
| 10.00 NLe | 0.4353 USD |
| 50.00 NLe | 2.18 USD |
| 100 NLe | 4.35 USD |
| 500 NLe | 21.77 USD |
| 1,000 NLe | 43.53 USD |
| 5,000 NLe | 218 USD |
| 10,000 NLe | 435 USD |
| 50,000 NLe | 2,177 USD |
SLE to USD over the last 30 days
About the US dollar
The US dollar is widely quoted in Sierra Leone for hotels, imports and large purchases, and it is the main reference currency for the leone.
Why you will not get exactly this rate
The mid-market rate is the wholesale midpoint between buy and sell prices. Retail providers add a margin and often a fee on top. To see the real cost, put each provider's quote into the true-cost checker.
Sending money to Sierra Leone from US dollar-using countries? See the USD sending guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SLE to USD rate today?
Today's mid-market rate is 1 NLe = 0.0435 USD. It was last updated 24 Oct 2026, 00:02 UTC. Banks and money transfer providers quote a worse rate and may add fees.
How much is 1,000 NLe in USD?
1,000 NLe is about 43.53 USD.
Why is the rate I am offered lower than this one?
This is the wholesale mid-market rate. Providers keep a margin and may add a fee, so the amount your recipient actually receives is lower. Compare the leones received with the true-cost checker.
What is the difference between the new leone (NLe or SLE) and the old leone?
The new leone replaced the old leone in 2022 at 1 NLe = 1,000 old Leones. If a price looks 1,000 times too high, it is written in old Leones.
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Rates are indicative mid-market rates from Exchange Rate API, refreshed regularly. Not financial advice and not an offer to exchange money.