06/09/2018: Announcement of new dinar notes
The Central Bank of Libya announces the release of new dinar banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
28/07/2014: Recognition of rival governments
The Libyan Supreme Court recognizes two rival governments, further fragmenting the country and impacting the value of the dinar.
17/02/2011: Start of the Libyan Civil War
The Libyan Civil War begins, leading to political instability and further devaluation of the Libyan dinar.
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.
07/04/1986: US imposes economic sanctions
The United States imposes economic sanctions on Libya, severely impacting the value and stability of the Libyan 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.
02/03/1978: Establishment of the Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya is established, becoming the sole authority responsible for issuing and managing the Libyan dinar.
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.
08/09/1971: Introduction of the Libyan dinar
The Libyan pound is replaced by the Libyan dinar, at a rate of 1 dinar = 1 pound.
27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.
24/12/1951: Independence of Libya
Libya gains independence from Italy, introducing the Libyan pound as its currency.