Hong Kong ten-cent note facts for kids
| (Hong Kong) | |
|---|---|
| Value | 0.10 Hong Kong dollars |
| Width | 103 mm |
| Height | 52 mm |
| Security features | None |
| Paper type | Cotton |
| Years of printing | various years depending on signature |
The ten cent banknote was a special paper money used in Hong Kong. It was worth 10 cents, which is a small amount, like a dime. The government of Hong Kong issued these notes.
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The Hong Kong Ten Cent Banknote
This small banknote played an important role in Hong Kong's history. It helped people buy things when regular coins were hard to find.
Why Was It Created?
The first ten cent banknotes were released on 16 October 1941. They were printed by a company called Noronha and Company Limited. These notes were needed because of a big problem: there weren't enough coins! This shortage happened because of two major events. One was the Second World War, which made it hard to get materials for coins. The other was the Second Sino-Japanese War, which caused many people to move to Hong Kong. This sudden increase in population meant even more small change was needed.
The First Banknote Design
The very first ten cent notes were quite small. They measured 55 by 95 mm. The front of the note was red. It had a serial number with seven digits, but no special letter before the numbers. Most of the writing on this side was in English. However, the words "Government of Hong Kong" were also written in Chinese. The back of the note was blue. It showed the value of the note (ten cents) in both English and Chinese.
After Japan took control of Hong Kong during the war, these banknotes were replaced. People had to use Japanese Military Yen instead.
After the War: A New Look
In 1945, after Japan surrendered, Hong Kong went back to using its own currency. The ten cent banknote was issued again, but it looked different this time. The new notes were red and only had printing on one side. They featured a picture of the British Monarch who was ruling at that time. These new notes did not have serial numbers. The production of these ten cent banknotes stopped during the 1960s.
