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Hong Kong Coin List

The official currency of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which has been the territory's currency since 1863. Throughout its history, Hong Kong's numismatics have reflected the political and economic changes in the region, from its time as a British colony to its current status as a Special Administrative Region of China.

Current currency in circulation

The Hong Kong dollar is divided into 100 cents and is available in 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 dollar bills. Coins in circulation include denominations of 10, 20 and 50 cents, as well as $1, $2, $5 and $10. A unique feature is that the bills are issued by three licensed commercial banks: HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank and Bank of China, in addition to the Hong Kong government for the lower denominations.

Monetary history and relevant facts

Prior to the introduction of the Hong Kong dollar, the region used a variety of currencies, including the Spanish peso and the Indian rupee. An important milestone in Hong Kong numismatics was the introduction of the first local coins in 1863, bearing the effigy of Queen Victoria. During the Japanese occupation in World War II, the Japanese military yen was introduced. After the war, Hong Kong resumed the use of the Hong Kong dollar, and in 1997, with the transfer of sovereignty to China, new designs were introduced to reflect the new political era, while maintaining stability and confidence in the local currency.

Country Hong Kong
Flag
Coin Hong Kong dollar
Continent Asia
Capital city Hong Kong
ISO2 HK
ISO3 HKG
Catalogued coins 262

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It is now part of the China-Peoples Republic old coins.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Hong Kong coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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Hong Kong | 1 mil

KM#1 FO#25474
Year 1863-1865

Hong Kong | 1 mil

KM#2 FO#25475
Year 1865

Hong Kong | 1 mil

KM#3 FO#25476
Year 1866

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#4.1 FO#16330
Price $16.44-$22.69
Year 1863-1877

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#4.2 FO#16329
Year 1877-1879

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#4.3 FO#6943
Price $10.90
Year 1879-1901

Hong Kong | 1/2 dollar

KM#8 FO#8955
Year 1866-1868

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#11 FO#16527
Price $1.08-$16.95
Year 1902-1905

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#13 FO#20412
Year 1902-1905

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#16 FO#11384
Price $3.29-$6.85
Year 1919-1926

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#17 FO#12497
Year 1931-1934

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#19 FO#12501
Year 1935-1936

Hong Kong | 5 cents

KM#20 FO#12498
Year 1937

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#21 FO#12502
Year 1937

Hong Kong | 5 cents

KM#22 FO#12499
Year 1938-1941

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#23 FO#9396
Price $3.19
Year 1938-1939

Hong Kong | 1 cent

KM#24 FO#16331
Year 1941

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#25 FO#4680
Price $0.48-$1.28
Year 1948-1951

Hong Kong | 5 cents

KM#26 FO#5000
Price $0.68-$1.35
Year 1949-1950

Hong Kong | 50 cents

KM#27.1 FO#5001
Price $0.82-$1.15
Year 1951

Hong Kong | 50 cents

KM#27.2 FO#16332
Year 1951

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#28.1 FO#4681
Price $0.21-$2.06
Year 1955-1968

Hong Kong | 10 cents

KM#28.3 FO#4682
Price $0.27-$1.57
Year 1971-1980

Hong Kong | 5 cents

KM#29.1 FO#6734
Price $0.27-$1.17
Year 1958-1967

Hong Kong | 5 cents

KM#29.3 FO#12500
Price $0.01-$0.66
Year 1971-1980

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