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The local currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD), which is divided into 100 cents. Bills are issued in denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000. Except for the $10, Hong Kong notes are issued by three banks: HSBC (formerly the Hong Kong Bank and Shanghai Bank), Standard Chartered Bank and the Bank of China. There are little copper coins worth 10¢, 20¢ and 50¢, silver-coloured $1, $2 and $5 coins and a nickel and bronze $10 coin.
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The Official Languages Ordinance of 1974 names Hong Kong's two official languages as English and Cantonese. While Cantonese is used in Hong Kong in everyday life by the vast majority of the population, English remains the lingua franca of commerce, banking and international trade and is still used in the law courts.
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| Hong Kong | 9.00 am | 12 noon | 5.00 pm | | Melbourne | 11.00 am | 2.00 pm | 7.00 pm | | London | 1.00 am | 4.00 am | 9.00 am | | New York | 8.00 pm* | 11.00 pm* | 4.00 am | | Tokyo | 10.00 am | 1.00 pm | 6.00 pm | | Wellington | 1.00 pm | 4.00 pm | 9.00 pm | | Los Angeles | 5.00 pm* | 8.00 pm* | 1.00 am |
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Did you know that while Hong Kong's public transport is generally efficient and widely used, the ferries are usually faster and cheaper than buses and trams?
Maybe you're looking for a one-bedroom apartment which in the Mid-Levels will cost anywhere from HK$10,000 a month, and across Hong Kong could range from HK$4000 a month up to HK$100,000 a month. It may help you to know that many expats looking for an international school for their children choose one run by the non-profit English Schools Foundation.
The ANZ Guide to Hong Kong provides a wealth of information on day-to-day living, including valuable resources to help you get settled. Information includes shopping, banking and business hours, transport information, help with finding accommodation and schooling, details of the Hong Kong health system plus some great tips on leisure, food, wine, etiquette and much more.
All travel and tourism related content about the destination has been provided by Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd. ANZ has not checked the accuracy or reliability of such content and makes no representations or warranties in relation thereto.