Destination Guides
Sierra Leone

 
oney
 
Currency

Leone (SLL) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of SLL5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of SLL100 and 50.

 
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

These are not accepted.

 
Traveller's Cheques

These are generally not recommended.

 
Banking Hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1330, Fri 0800-1400.

 
Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 07
£1.00= SLL5,814.21
$1.00= SLL2,940.00
Eur;1.00= SLL3.928.33

 
 
uty Free
 
Overview

The following may be imported into Sierra Leone without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 225g tobacco.
• 1.1l of wine or spirits.

 
Prohibited Imports

Narcotics; firearms without a licence from the Commissioner of Police in Freetown.