Sierra Landlord.

02/08/2026

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20/05/2026

Yep, that’s a 20 Leones note from Sierra Leone, issued during President Joseph Saidu Momoh’s era.

What you’ve got

Basic details
Denomination: 20 Leones
Year/Date: 27th April 1989. Your note shows “27th April 1989” on the left.
Issuer: Bank of Sierra Leone
President featured: Joseph Saidu Momoh, President 1985-1992
Size: 160 × 74 mm
Material: Paper
Status: Demonetized 1 January 2024. It’s no longer legal tender. 790e1d91

Design
Obverse/Front: Portrait of President Joseph Saidu Momoh at right. Cotton tree with Sierra Leone coat of arms at center. Engraved by James Moore.
Signatures: Governor Abdul R. Turay and Deputy Governor James K. E. Cole
Serial: Yours is B/18 840509. 790e1d91

Historical context
Joseph Saidu Momoh was Sierra Leone’s 2nd President, ruling 1985-1992. He was a Limba from Bombali District. The note was printed by De La Rue, the UK security printer.

Value/Collectibility
Catalog number: P #16 in Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
Rarity index: 25 on Numista - moderately common among collectors
Market value: In circulated condition like yours, it sells for roughly €2-5. Uncirculated examples sold for €22 in July 2025.
Note: Value is for collectors only now, since it was demonetized in Jan 2024. You can’t spend it in Sierra Leone anymore. 29cb2bea790ebbb6b229

This is part of the “old leone” series that was replaced by the new redenominated leone in 2022. If you have more notes, I can ID those too. Want me to check if there’s a newer 20 leones design as well? 1d91

19/05/2026

24th August 1984 and still fresh

14/05/2026

Throwback to the old 20 Leones note 🇸🇱💵
Back when this small note could actually buy something meaningful 😅. Seeing this brings back memories of school days, market runs, poda poda transport, and buying sweets after classes.

Who still remembers using this note regularly?
And be honest… what was the first thing you used to buy with 20 Leones? 👀👇

13/05/2026

If you used these notes as a Sierra Leonean, say something to us the Gen Zs
Freetown City CouncilMohamed Daramy BanguraAbdul Rahman Kwellu SaccohMohamed ShuaibSL News BlogIbrahim4SL TVWakanowFoday Hotta

08/05/2026

30/04/2026

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

27/04/2026

FOOD CULTURE
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27/04/2026

“Nothing prepares you for life like an African morning routine 😂
Discipline, respect, and vibes all in one.
What part did I miss?”