22/04/2020: COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in the Cambodian economy, leading to a decline in the value of the Riel.
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.
04/01/2001: Riel Redenomination
The Cambodian government redenominated the Riel by removing four zeros, making it easier for transactions.
22/02/1996: Civil war ends
The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.
20/03/1995: Dollarization
Cambodia officially adopted a dual currency system, allowing the use of both Riel and the United States Dollar.
20/03/1994: Currency Stabilization
Cambodia implemented a new currency stabilization plan to control hyperinflation and stabilize the Riel.
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.
07/01/1979: Liberation of Cambodia
Vietnamese forces liberated Cambodia from the Khmer Rouge, leading to the reestablishment of the Riel.
17/04/1975: Khmer Rouge Regime
The Khmer Rouge regime took control of Cambodia, resulting in the abolition of currency and economic collapse.
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.
11/07/1951: Introduction of the Riel
The Riel was established as the official currency of Cambodia, replacing the French Indochinese Piastre.