01/04/2019: Romania plans to adopt the euro
The Romanian government announces its intention to join the Eurozone and set a target date for adopting the euro as the national currency.
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.
01/06/2005: Currency redenomination
Romania underwent a currency redenomination, with 10,000 old lei being exchanged for 1 new leu, to simplify transactions and eliminate zeros.
29/07/2003: Introduction of new leone notes
Sierra Leone introduces a new series of leone banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
01/07/2003: Romania joins EU Accession
As part of joining the European Union, Romania pledges to adopt the euro in the future, aiming for greater economic integration.
22/02/1996: Civil war ends
The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.
28/02/1991: End of communist era
As communism collapsed, Romania undergoes economic reforms and introduces a free-floating exchange rate system for the leu.
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.
27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.
30/12/1947: Communist regime introduces new leu
In an attempt to devalue the currency and control the economy, the Communist regime introduces a new leu at a ratio of 1:20,000.
01/03/1901: Introduction of the gold standard
Romanian leu was tied to the gold standard, ensuring the stability of the currency and attracting foreign investments.
01/04/1867: Creation of the Romanian leu
The leu was established as the official currency of Romania, replacing the previous currencies in circulation.