26/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions, leading to a decline in tourism and affecting the exchange rate of the TTD.
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.
19/09/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the value of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar and the country's economy.
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.
17/05/1993: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Trinidad & Tobago introduced polymer banknotes to replace the traditional paper currency, enhancing security and durability.
27/07/1990: Attempted Coup d'État
An attempted coup d'état took place in Trinidad & Tobago, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the TTD.
31/12/1983: Floatation of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
Trinidad & Tobago abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the TTD to float freely against other currencies.
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.
07/06/1976: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Established
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago was established, becoming the country's central monetary authority.
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.
01/01/1964: Introduction of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad & Tobago Dollar was introduced as the official currency, replacing the British West Indies Dollar.
27/04/1961: Independence of Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone gains independence from the United Kingdom, introducing the Sierra Leonean leone as its official currency.