13/12/2021: Introduction of New Banknotes and Coins
New banknotes and coins were introduced, featuring updated designs, improved security features, and denominations. This aims to enhance the efficiency of cash transactions.
03/04/2017: Transition to Free Float
After gradually reducing interventions, Kazakhstan fully transitioned to a free float exchange rate for the tenge, allowing the market to determine its value.
20/08/2015: Tenge Devaluation
Kazakhstan devalued the tenge by around 30% due to falling oil prices and economic instability. This move aimed to boost exports and protect the economy.
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.
19/04/2004: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes with enhanced security features and updated designs were introduced to combat counterfeiting and modernize 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.
04/10/1999: Floating Exchange Rate
Kazakhstan switched to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the tenge to fluctuate freely based on market supply and demand.
22/02/1996: Civil war ends
The Sierra Leonean Civil War comes to an end, providing an opportunity for economic stabilization and currency reform.
15/02/1994: Denomination of Tenge
The tenge underwent a 10,000-fold denomination, where 1 new tenge was equal to 10,000 old tenge. This was done to simplify currency handling and eliminate excessive zeros.
15/11/1993: Introduction of Kazakhstani Tenge
The Kazakhstani tenge was introduced as the new currency of Kazakhstan, replacing the Soviet ruble. The exchange rate was set at 1 tenge = 500 rubles.
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.