The Hong Kong dollar is the official currency of Hong Kong. It is commonly represented by the symbols $, HK$, or 元.
Hong Kong dollar currency comes in both coins and banknotes.
Below are the coin denominations and their compositions:
| Denomination | Composition |
| 10 cents | Brass-plated steel |
| 20 cents | Brass-plated steel |
| 50 cents | Brass-plated steel |
| 1 dollar | Cupronickel |
| 2 dollars | Cupronickel |
| 5 dollars | Cupronickel |
| 10 dollars | Cupronickel ring with brass center |
Banknotes are issued by three commercial banks authorized by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Bank of China, HSBC, and Standard Chartered. The available denominations are:
| Denomination |
| 10 dollars |
| 20 dollars |
| 50 dollars |
| 100 dollars |
| 500 dollars |
| 1000 dollars |
For reference, here are currency exchange calculators provided by major banks in Hong Kong SAR:
BOC Currency Converter
HSBC Exchange Rate Calculator
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