Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD) Insights
Currency of major global financial centre; 9th most traded globally; key bridge between China and Western capital markets; offshore RMB (CNH) centre
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Hong Kong Dollar.
HKD
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
$
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Cent Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
US Dollar (USD)
Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat (Currency Board, USD-pegged)
Classified as Fiat (Currency Board, USD-pegged) in global trade networks
Banknotes
HK$10
Coins
10c
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Hong Kong Dollar, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
HKD Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Hong Kong Dollar's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
N/A (pegged); HKMA defends band with FX reserves
Weak Currency Impact
N/A (pegged); band tested during crises (1997, 2020) but maintained
Remittance Role
Major remittance hub for Philippines (domestic helpers); significant flows to mainland China, Indonesia, Thailand
Central Bank Tools
Currency Board mechanism (automatic), FX Reserves (~$400 billion), Aggregate Balance
Common Questions About Hong Kong Dollar
Everything you need to know about HKD exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.