From the archives: Purple Hong Kong George VI 1 dollar
July 20, 2026 | Featured
Hong Kong s return to China in July 1997 was accompanied by a surge of interest in numismatics. Among professional numismatists, those specializing in banknotes were certainly the ones who best anticipated the demand, resulting in a good availability of recent Hong Kong banknotes on the market. This situation naturally encourages further exploration of this theme by seeking out older banknotes.
Let s be clear from the start: the magnificent banknotes of Hong Kong s major banks from before the 1960s are rarely offered, even at high prices. Therefore, on a more modest scale, here is a one-dollar note that is not a banknote, but a Treasury note from the Government of the Colony of Hong Kong.
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