07/11/2013: Change in banknote design and security features
The Bank of Canada introduced new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features and redesigned motifs, replacing the paper-based notes in circulation since 1935.
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.
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.
15/08/1971: Canada switches to a floating exchange rate
Canada abandoned its fixed exchange rate system and adopted a floating exchange rate, allowing the value of the Canadian dollar to fluctuate in response to market forces.
27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.
01/03/1950: Introduction of the Canadian dollar's decimalization
Canada adopted a decimal currency system, dividing the dollar into 100 cents, replacing the previous system based on pounds, shillings, and pence.
01/01/1933: Currency depreciation during the Great Depression
The Canadian dollar experienced significant depreciation during the Great Depression due to economic uncertainty and a decrease in international trade.
02/01/1914: Introduction of the Canadian Dollar Act
The Canadian Dollar Act established the Canadian dollar as the sole currency of Canada and gave the government control over its issuance.
01/01/1858: Introduction of the Canadian dollar
The Canadian pound was replaced by the Canadian dollar as the official currency of Canada, helping to unify the currency across the country.
01/01/1841: Introduction of the Canadian pound
The first Canadian currency was the Canadian pound, which was introduced to replace British pounds in the Province of Canada.