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Hong Kong Coins

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 coins.

The most valuable 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 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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Coin Catalog

1 mil

FO#25474 KM#1
Year: 1863-1865
Weight: 0,98 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 15,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 mil

FO#25475 KM#2
Year: 1865
Weight: 1,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 15,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 mil

FO#25476 KM#3
Year: 1866
Weight: 0,98 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 15,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#16330 KM#4.1
Price: 15,00€ - 20,70€
Year: 1863-1877
Weight: 7,53 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 27,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#16329 KM#4.2
Year: 1877-1879
Weight: 7,53 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 27,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#6943 KM#4.3
Price: 9,95€
Year: 1879-1901
Weight: 7,53 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 27,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1/2 dollar

FO#8955 KM#8
Year: 1866-1868
Weight: 13,47 g
Composition: Silver (0,900)
Diameter: 33,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 cent

FO#16527 KM#11
Price: 0,99€ - 15,47€
Year: 1902-1905
Weight: 7,17 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 27,60 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 cents

FO#20412 KM#13
Year: 1902-1905
Weight: 2,70 g
Composition: Silver (800,000)
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 cent

FO#11384 KM#16
Price: 3,00€ - 6,25€
Year: 1919-1926
Weight: 7,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 27,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 cent

FO#12497 KM#17
Year: 1931-1934
Weight: 3,95 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 cents

FO#12501 KM#19
Year: 1935-1936
Weight: 2,60 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 18,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 cents

FO#12498 KM#20
Year: 1937
Weight: 2,60 g
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 16,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

10 cents

FO#12502 KM#21
Year: 1937
Weight: 4,60 g
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 20,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

5 cents

FO#12499 KM#22
Year: 1938-1941
Weight: 2,60 g
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 16,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

10 cents

FO#9396 KM#23
Price: 2,91€
Year: 1938-1939
Weight: 4,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 20,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

1 cent

FO#16331 KM#24
Year: 1941
Weight: 7,50 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 17,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 cents

FO#4680 KM#25
Price: 0,43€ - 1,27€
Year: 1948-1951
Weight: 4,50 g
Composition: Nickel-brass
Diameter: 20,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

5 cents

FO#5000 KM#26
Price: 0,62€ - 1,23€
Year: 1949-1950
Weight: 2,50 g
Composition: Nickel-brass
Diameter: 16,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

50 cents

FO#5001 KM#27.1
Price: 0,79€
Year: 1951
Weight: 5,85 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 23,50 mm
Edge: Safety grooving

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