The Low Down on Hong Kong Currency
Currency: | Hong Kong Dollar |
Currency code: | HKD |
Central Bank: | Hong Kong Monetary Authority |
Currency symbol: | HK$ (dollar) |
Currency sub unit: | ¢ (cent) |
Bank notes: | HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, HK$1000 |
Like a handful of other countries, Hong Kong’s official currency is the dollar. 1 HK dollar is divided into 100 cents, and uses the currency code ‘HKD’.
Under licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, three banks are licensed to issue banknotes within Hong Kong. These three institutions are able to issue banknotes for denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500 & 1,000 dollars; while 10 dollar banknotes, as well as all coins are issued only by the government of Hong Kong.
In 2016 the Hong Kong dollar was the thirteenth most-traded currency in the world. Outside of Hong Kong, The HK dollar is also widely-used in Macau, alongside the Macau pataca.
What to spend your Hong Kong dollars on:
Entry to Toronto Skypod
29 HKD
3-mile taxi ride
8.75 HKD
Tourist t-shirt
10 HKD
Postcard and a stamp
3 HKD
Bottle of water
1.50 HKD
Buying Hong Kong Dollars Online is Easy
Simply order your Hong Kong dollars online to lock in the rate, then choose to collect at your local store or at the airport before you fly.