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Old Sierra Leonean Leone Into Rupee
Enter any amount above to convert Old Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL) to Indian Rupee (INR), or vice versa.
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About This Reference Rate
This figure represents the old leone's historical value before Sierra Leone's 2022 currency reform, which removed three zeros from the denomination. It is shown here as a historical reference only, converted through current cross-rates, since the old leone is no longer legal tender.
Common Uses
Why This Pair Comes Up
A few specific situations explain most of the interest in comparing these two currencies.
A Currency Retired by Redenomination
In 2022, Sierra Leone replaced the old leone with a new version worth exactly one thousand old leone, simplifying everyday prices and accounting after years of accumulated inflation.
A History Tied to Diamond Mining and Civil War
The old leone circulated through Sierra Leone's 1991 to 2002 civil war, a conflict infamously fueled in part by revenue from so-called conflict diamonds, a period still closely associated with the country internationally.
Freetown's Founding as a Settlement for Freed People
Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, was established in the late 18th century as a settlement for freed and formerly enslaved people, a history that predates the old leone by more than a century but remains central to the country's identity.
Quick Reference
Old Leone to Rupee Table
A rounded reference table for common amounts, based on the rate discussed above.
| Amount (SLL) | Formula | Result (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 SLL to INR | 1,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 3.64 INR |
| 5,000 SLL to INR | 5,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 18.21 INR |
| 10,000 SLL to INR | 10,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 36.42 INR |
| 50,000 SLL to INR | 50,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 182.10 INR |
| 100,000 SLL to INR | 100,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 364.19 INR |
| 500,000 SLL to INR | 500,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 1,820.96 INR |
| 1,000,000 SLL to INR | 1,000,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 3,641.92 INR |
| 5,000,000 SLL to INR | 5,000,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 18,209.61 INR |
| 10,000,000 SLL to INR | 10,000,000 × 0.003641921397379913 | 36,419.21 INR |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a historical SLL to INR exchange rate?
About 0.0036 Indian rupees per old leone at a historical reference, reflecting the currency's value before the 2022 redenomination that replaced it.
Is the old Sierra Leonean leone still used today?
No, it was fully retired in 2022 and replaced by a new leone worth exactly one thousand old leone, so this conversion is historical rather than current.
How much is 1,000,000 SLL in Indian rupees?
1,000,000 old leone comes to roughly 3,641.92 INR at the historical reference rate used here, illustrating how heavily inflated the old denomination had become.
Why did Sierra Leone redenominate its currency?
Years of inflation had left prices expressed in very large old-leone figures, so the government removed three zeros to simplify everyday transactions and accounting.
Did the old leone circulate during Sierra Leone's civil war?
Yes, it remained the national currency throughout the 1991 to 2002 civil war, a period during which diamond-funded conflict brought global attention to the country.
What currency replaced the old leone?
A new leone, introduced in 2022 at a rate of one new leone per one thousand old leone.
Is Sierra Leone still known for diamonds today?
Yes, diamond mining remains an important part of the economy, though the country has worked to shift toward internationally certified, conflict-free diamond exports since the civil war ended.
Does India trade with Sierra Leone?
Trade links are modest, reflecting the relatively small scale of Sierra Leone's economy relative to India's larger trading partners.
Where can I exchange old Sierra Leonean leone today?
Nowhere — the old leone is no longer legal tender; the current new leone is the only form of the currency in active use.