14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years as the national currency of Guatemala.
30/05/2011: New banknotes
New banknotes were introduced to incorporate modern security features and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quetzal's reintroduction.
27/04/2010: Adoption of new currency symbol
Sierra Leone adopts a new currency symbol for the leone (Le), representing its cultural heritage and national identity.
29/07/2003: Introduction of new leone notes
Sierra Leone introduces a new series of leone banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
22/02/1996: Civil war ends
The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.
09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation
The Quetzal was devalued by 66% as part of an economic stabilization plan.
29/04/1980: Coup d'etat
A military coup takes place in Sierra Leone, leading to economic instability and a decline in the value of the leone.
15/07/1974: Redenomination of the leone
Sierra Leone redenominates its currency, replacing the old leone with a new leone at a ratio of 1:4.
04/11/1971: Introduction of decimal currency
Sierra Leone adopts a decimal currency system, replacing the pound with the leone as its new official currency.
13/09/1967: Decree Law 17-67
Decree Law 17-67 was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Quetzal and the US dollar.
27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.
08/04/1951: Monetary Reform
Guatemala underwent a monetary reform, with the introduction of the Quetzal as the sole currency.
25/06/1946: The Quetzalé bill
The Quetzalé bill, equivalent to 1,000 Quetzales, was introduced to combat hyperinflation.
22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Guatemalan peso.