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.
20/05/2007: Kuwaiti Dinar Redenominated
The Kuwaiti Dinar underwent a redenomination, with the introduction of new banknotes and removal of three zeros from the currency.
29/07/2003: Introduction of new leone notes
Sierra Leone introduces a new series of leone banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
20/03/2003: US Invasion of Iraq
The United States and its allies invaded Iraq, leading to a period of uncertainty and affecting the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.
22/02/1996: Civil war ends
The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.
25/03/1991: Kuwait Liberated
Coalition forces led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, restoring stability to the country and its currency.
02/08/1990: Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait
Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War and causing a significant decline in the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.
16/09/1980: Iraq-Iran War Begins
The Iraq-Iran War started, leading to economic instability in the region and affecting the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.
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.
20/10/1975: Kuwait Dinar Pegged to Special Drawing Rights (SDR)
Kuwait pegged its currency to a basket of international currencies known as Special Drawing Rights (SDR) instead of the US Dollar.
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.
27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.
02/01/1961: Kuwaiti Dinar Introduced
The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) was officially introduced as the currency of Kuwait, replacing the Gulf Rupee.