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HONG KONG DOLLAR

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From

USD

To

HKD

509.85

Buy rate1 USD = 5.0985 HKD
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Important information

Currency summary

ISO 4217 Code:
HKD
Currency Symbol:
$ / HK$ / 元
Banknote Denominations:
  • HK$10
  • HK$20
  • HK$50
  • HK$100
  • HK$500
  • HK$1,000
Monetary Authority:
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Coin denominations (Cents / Symbol: ¢ ):
  • HK$10 HK$20 HK$50 HK$100 HK$500 HK$1,000
Shipping process

How to buy HONG KONG DOLLAR 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.

01.

Choose your currency

Choose a global currency you wish to buy and the amount.

02.

Checkout

Select your payment method. You can choose between a credit card, a bank draft, or a money wire.

03.

Customer Verification

Answer some questions to verify your identity.

04.

Shipment & Delivery

Select where you want your package to be delivered and choose a shipping method.

Selling guide

How to sell HONG KONG DOLLAR 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.

01.

Choose your currency

Select the amount you wish to sell, and your conversion rate will be calculated.

02.

Ship your currency

Request a shipping kit with instructions on how to send your currency to us.

03.

Receive your funds

You will receive a receipt, and the funds will be deposited into your bank account.

Why Us

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.


History

Hong Kong Currency History: Previous Banknote Series of HKD

HKD 2003 Series

  • HK$20
  • HK$50
  • HK$100
  • HK$500
  • HK$1,000

HKD 2008 Series

  • HK$20
  • HK$50
  • HK$100
  • HK$500
  • HK$1,000
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  • Payment Method

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

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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.