When visiting a foreign country for the first time, it proves very beneficial if you know about its on-goings beforehand. A visitor, whether they are a tourist or on a business tour/work to the country must have the basic information of how things operate in their temporary place of stay. This includes knowing about money, specifically the currency used in that particular state.

Official Currency of Hong Kong

It is extremely important for a person to know about the currency before they fly out to their destination because money spending starts the moment you land on their international airport with items such as trolleys etc. and continues till the moment you step into your flight on the way back. The Hong Kong currency is the Hong Kong Dollar. The Hong Kong currency, HK Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents and is released by the Hong Kong Monetary authority. 

Detailed Information about Hong Kong Currency

The vast majority of foreign currencies such as the Sterling Pound or US Dollar can be changed to Hong Kong currency, HK Dollars at banks, air terminals, railway stations, ports and big hotels in Hong Kong at the official exchange rates which vary from currency to currency. As ATMs are easily available across Hong Kong, it is advised to ask your credit or debit Card Company for information about the merchant acceptability in Hong Kong as an alternative for Hong Kong currency. It is a good idea to keep some local Hong Kong currency on yourselves before entering the country in case of an emergency. For further up-to-date information on Hong Kong currency, visit the Hong Kong embassy website.

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