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HKD Hong Kong Dollar
USD US Dollar
Official Rate:
1 USD =7.7742 HKD
Last updated November 24th, 2025 10:11:02

CURRENCY SUMMARY

  • ISO 4217 code: HKD
  • Currency symbol: $ / HK$ / 元
  • Monetary Authority: Hong Kong Monetary Authority
  • Banknote denominations (current 2018 series):
  1. HK$10
  2. HK$20
  3. HK$50
  4. HK$100
  5. HK$500
  6. HK$1,000
  • Coin denominations (Cents / Symbol: ¢):
    1. HK$10
    2. HK$20
    3. HK$50
    4. HK$100
    5. HK$500
    6. HK$1,000
       

Exchange HKD to USD Online at US First Exchange

The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong and the 9th most traded currency in the world. It is pegged to the United States Dollar and managed by Hong Kong’s central bank authority, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Since it is not a floating currency, the exchange rate is fixed at nearly 7.8 HKD per USD, helping maintain confidence in global currency markets and stabilizing the HKD exchange rate against other currencies.

Whether you are navigating foreign exchange for travel, business payments, investment, or collecting, US First Exchange makes it easy to convert HKD to USD or vice versa online. With our secure platform, you gain access to competitive exchange rates as well as the speed and safety of fast, insured delivery. Use our currency converter to track live rates and lock in the best deal.

Hong Kong Currency History: Previous Banknote Series of HKD

Unlike most currencies issued by a single central bank, the Hong Kong Dollar has been issued by three commercial banks – HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bank of China – under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s supervision. Several series of HKD note denominations have been circulated over time, each featuring distinctive designs that reflect Hong Kong’s culture, history, and development.

While older notes remain legal tender until withdrawn, most have gradually been replaced by the latest issues with enhanced security features for fraud prevention. Many collect these earlier versions of the money of Hong Kong because of their historical and numismatic value.


HKD 2003 Series HKD 2008 Series
  • HK$20
  • HK$50
  • HK$100
  • HK$500
  • HK$1,000
  • HK$20
  • HK$50
  • HK$100
  • HK$500
  • HK$1,000

How To Buy Hong Kong Dollars Online

By choosing to exchange your currency to HKD online with US First Exchange, you get competitive, transparent pricing, safe and insured international money transfers, and the convenience of handling your currency needs from anywhere.

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How To Sell Hong Kong Dollars Online

If you have leftover Hong Kong money you wish to sell, you can also exchange your HKD to USD or another global currency at US First Exchange.

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You will receive a receipt of currency exchange and the funds will be transferred into your account when we receive your shipment.

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) FAQs

Anything else on your mind about the money of Hong Kong or exchanging Hong Kong currency? Here are the most common questions and answers.

Is HKD fully backed by USD?
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) isn’t fully backed by the United States Dollar, but it operates under a system called the Linked Exchange Rate System. This means the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) pegs HKD to USD within a range of 7.75–7.85 HKD per 1 USD.

Instead of holding a one-to-one USD reserve for all HKD in circulation, the HKMA maintains a currency board arrangement — ensuring that every new HKD issued is backed by an equivalent amount of foreign currency assets (mainly USD).

This system provides stability, investor confidence, and makes HKD one of the world’s most trusted pegged currencies.

You can securely exchange USD to HKD or vice versa at competitive rates on US First Exchange.
What Is the Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rate?
The current mid-market exchange rate is about ₭1 HKD = $0.1285 USD. HKD is pegged to USD and stays within the 7.75–7.85 range managed by the HKMA.

Actual rates can vary depending on transaction fees and markups from financial institutions. Check live mid-market HKD to USD rates with our currency converter and set exchange rate alerts to get notified when the HKD moves in your favor.
What Are the Top Currency Pairings of HKD?
The most actively traded HKD forex pairs are:
  • HKD/USD – primary and most important pair, due to the currency peg.
  • HKD/CNY – high trading volume because of strong ties with Mainland China.
  • HKD/JPY – popular during Asian market sessions.
  • HKD/EUR – important for trade and investment with Europe.
  • HKD/GBP – reflects historical and financial links to the UK.
  • HKD/AUD – frequently traded in the Asia-Pacific region.
While HKD/USD dominates because of the peg, these other pairs are essential for trade, investment, and hedging in global markets.

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