Leone (SLL) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of SLL5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of SLL100 and 50.

These are not accepted.

These are generally not recommended.

The import and export of local currency is limited to SLL50,000. The import of foreign currency is unlimited subject to declaration; export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival (amounts exceeding US$5000 must be authorised by the National Bank of Sierra Leone).

Mon-Thurs 0800-1330, Fri 0800-1400.