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.