Freetown and The Billionaires in Leones: A Comedy of Cash

If you’ve ever dreamed of being a billionaire, skip Silicon Valley or Dubai—just land in Freetown with a wallet full of Sierra Leonean leones (SLL /NLe). Welcome to the Land of Paper Fortunes. Thanks to hyperinflation, you too can walk around with stacks of notes so tall they double as a pillow.

Being a Leone billionaire is like being given a Monopoly set and told that you're the richest person in the world. While your wallet may be full, your stomach might not be