Destination Guides
Sierra Leone

 
oney
 
Currency

Leone (SLL) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of SLL5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of SLL100 and 50.

 
Credit & debit cards

These are not accepted.

 
Travellers cheques

These are generally not recommended.

 
Currency restrictions

The import and export of local currency is limited to SLL50,000. The import of foreign currency is unlimited subject to declaration; export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival (amounts exceeding US$5000 must be authorised by the National Bank of Sierra Leone).

 
Exchange rate indicators

Date Jul 06
£1.00= SLL4,276.66
$1.00= SLL2,350.00

 
Banking hours

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

 
 
uty Free
 

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.