Therefore, any image of currency which were designed. The grading services have policies in place for this. Realizing not all the banknotes circulated would be redeemed, governments began issuing banknotes exceeding the value of the gold and silver in their treasuries. All the banknotes in this subcategory are uncirculated unc and genuine real bank notes not reproductions unless otherwise noted about their condition and genuinity. Books, catalogs and literature for collectors of banknotes and paper money this is an old banknote from germany which was issued 1904 books and catalogs about antiques and collectibles at. The total value of banknotes in circulation in hong kong can be found in the hkma monthly statistical bulletin and the hkma annual report. Hubei and hunan, followed by workers and farmers bank all in chinese characters. The issuance of banknotes and monetary policy is currently overseen by the hong kong monetary authority. Hong kong 10 cents banknote, 1961, p327, unc, queen elizabeth ii. Users are prohibited from printing the image of any banknote from the website without the written consent of the monetary authority. New listing hong kong 1945 1 cent bank note uniface gem uncirculated 65 epq pmg. If you are looking to purchase hong kong banknotes, then please visit our store.
This 9page catalog covers notes issued by the oriental bank, oriental bank. Previous banknotes no longer issued can still be used. While coins are issued by the government, interestingly, the issue of hong kong banknotes are shared between three commercial banks. Get paid fast for your unused currency from hong kong. The issue of banknotes of the hong kong dollar is governed in the special administrative region. Get the best deals on hong kong paper money when you shop the largest online selection at. The commemorative banknote will be available for subscription from 28 september to 18 october the. Amongst the top lots for the banknotes are three notes, all released in 1860, immediately after more land was ceded to the british region after the second opium war.
Paper money images serve as a great educational material about worlds famous people, buildings, scenes from history and many more. Hong kong currency exhibition reveals story of citys evolution with. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong. It is definitely your best source for information on old paper money 681960 of the world.
Hong kong currency and banknotes for sale banknote world. Hong kong banknotes hong kong paper money catalog and hong kong currency history. The 1860 banknotes are set to star in spinks anticipated new year auction on january 23 2010, spink is holding a sale of bonds, banknotes and coins of hong kong and china. Hong kong banknotes hong kong paper money catalog and. Value of old banknotes from hong kong rare hong kong.
We have over 3 million books available for you to buy online, in thousands of categories and deliver to both hong kong and macau. Books at the store may be more affordable than in other bookstores. Britain also won the second opium war, forcing the qing empire to cede kowloon in 1860, while leasing the new territories for 99 years from 1898. Hong kong continues to use its own currency rather then chinas as before the handover. Images in this category are reproduction of banknotes that are or were used in hong kong. Hong kong chapter of the banknote book is now available. Hong kong banknotes hong kong paper money catalog and hong. This is a currency gallery page and some, most or even all of the banknotes displayed above on this page may not be available to purchase or to photograph.
In case of difficulty in exchanging any notes from very old series issues, such as pre2003 issue, you can approach the three issuing banks who will exchange for newer series currency notes. Antique money value of old banknotes from hong kong. The definitive account of the wartime history of hong kong. Wills online world paper money gallery hong kong banknotes.
Hong kongs link to the us dollar covers the origins of the citys currency crisis in. The current series of hong kong dollar banknotes issued by the bank of china can be recognised by the optically variable greengold ink. The issue of banknotes of the hong kong dollar is governed in the special administrative region of hong kong by the hong kong monetary authority, the governmental currency board of hong kong. Currently the government of hong kong has given authorization to three commercial banks to issue banknotes. Repulse bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in hong kong, famed for its calm turquoise waters and the white glittering sand.
The existing series of banknotes remain as legal tender and will continue to circulate along with the new series. The region of hong kong has been inhabited since the old stone age, later becoming part of the chinese empire with its loose incorporation into the qin dynasty 221206 bc. New banknotes of the bank of china hong kong limited in 2010. Dollar 100 cents, from 1842 to purchase hong kong banknotes, please check our inventory. This video will show you the current banknotes of hong kong. Altogether, five million commemorative banknotes will be issued, with a total of 3. Get the best deal for hong kong banknotes from the largest online selection at. Here you will find a large selection of single banknotes, sets, replacements, errors, fancy numbers, specimen as well as some wholesale lots per 10, 50 and 100. Hong kong 10 cents banknote, 1961, p327, unc, queen. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Many banknotes from 19321935 were labelled chinese soviet republic national bank, all. The hong kong dollar the legal tender in hong kong is the hong kong dollar hkd, which is pegged to the us dollar at a rate of about 7. A history of the british banknote i promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of. The 90 pages of notes make up for inadequaces and deficiencies. Then in 1997, after years of struggling with unreliable dealers and outrageous prices, we decided to start pages coins and currency. Hong kong, the hong kong and shanghai banking corporation, specimen five hundred dollars, hong kong 18 july 1925 by waterlow mad on collections browse and find over 10,000 categories of collectables from around the world antiques, stamps, coins, memorabilia, art, bottles, jewellery, furniture, medals, toys and more at. According to bank of china hong kong limited merger ordinance passed on 12 july 2001, all banknotes issued by the bank of china before its merger are to remain legal tender after the merger. If you are looking for used hong kong paper money, or youre interested in purchasing a hong kong banknotes collection, shopping on ebay can help you get a fair deal. The history of hong kong, a business port located off the southeast coast of china. Bank of china hong kong issues centenary commemorative. Welcome to the largest online bookstore in hong kong.
Banknote world offers hong kong currency for sale to collectors looking for a piece of hong kong. Hong kong banknotes world banknotes coins and stamps. Convert your leftover current bank of china hong kong dollar banknotes to cash using our hasslefree online exchange service. Buy hong kong banknotes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Further, whenever more money was needed, princes, banks and other issuers of money found it easy to print up another batch which is exactly what they did. A history of currency in the british colonies by robert chalmers. The important responsibility of the bank of thailand bot is to design, print, issue, and manage banknotes to ensure tha t banknotes in circulation are sufficient as means of payment for the economy. Background information for historical and cultural context. In most countries of the world the issue of banknotes is handled exclusively by a single central bank or government. These banknotes trace their history to the mid18th century when hong kong was under the influence of the british empire. Hong kong 10 cents, 1961, p327, unc, queen elizabeth ii, government of hong kong.
I asked this question direct to the hong kong monetary authority some time ago and all previous issue banknotes are legal tender and can be used. All banknotes listed in our website are per 1 pcs per order if you are interested in order more than 1 pcs. Buy hong kong note banknotes and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. The arrangements in hong kong are unusual but not unique, as a comparable system is used in the united kingdom where eight banks issue banknotes and macau where two banks issue banknotes. Under licence from the hkma, three commercial banks issue their own banknotes for general circulation in the region. Books, catalogs and literature for collectors of banknotes. The bank note collectors store world banknotes h hong kong. The 2018 series of hong kong banknotes will consist of five denominations, each adopting the same color scheme. This book unravels for the first time the dramatic story of the japanese occupation and reinterprets the. Singapore banknotes singapore paper money catalog and. Archaeological findings suggest that the region has been inhabited since the old stone age, and later with its loose incorporation into the chinese empire during the qin dynasty 221206 bc. Hong kong, goverment of hong kong nd 1935 p311 pcgs very fine 20 1 dollar paper currency is not exempt. Banknotes depot chinese paper money and banknotes for.
Everyone may even use it to identify various paper notes. The selected thematic subjects represent various aspects of hong kong as an. The currency of hong kong is the hong kong dollar hkd. Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial centre the qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire. This is a wonderful book full of currency information. A history of printed money the international bank note. Hong kong paper money catalog and hong kong currency history. Jan 31, 2017 the currency of hong kong is the hong kong dollar hkd.
I have assembled an excellent list of popular bestseller books on banknotes paper money and coins for your reading pleasure. Bank of china began to issue hong kong dollar notes on 1 may 1994. The banknote management group was thus set up to be directly responsible for printing and issuing of thai banknotes. Singapore banknotes singapore paper money catalog and singaporean currency history. Banknotes issued during this period were issued by entities that included the province name ex. The qing dynasty ceded hong kong to the british empire in 1842 through the treaty of nanjing, ending the first opium war. Hong kong paper money is produced by three different banks. Currency from hong kong is popular with both chinese, english, and american collectors.
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