Hong Kong twenty-dollar note facts for kids
| (Hong Kong) | |
|---|---|
| Value | 20 Hong Kong dollars |
| Width | 143 mm |
| Height | 71.5 mm |
| Security features | Window, Watermark, Security thread, Registration device, Latent image, Optically Variable Ink, Iridescent image |
| Paper type | Cotton |
| Years of printing | various years depending on bank |
The twenty-dollar note is a type of paper money used in Hong Kong. It is worth 20 Hong Kong dollars. This banknote helps people buy things and pay for services every day.
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History of the Hong Kong Twenty-Dollar Note
The First Twenty-Dollar Notes
The very first twenty-dollar notes in Hong Kong were printed a long time ago. The Oriental Bank Corporation started issuing them in 1866. They continued to print these notes until 1884.
These early banknotes are extremely rare today. You would be very lucky to find one!
The Return of the Twenty-Dollar Note
After a long break, the twenty-dollar note was brought back. This happened in 1985. The Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) began issuing them again. These new notes were green and yellow.
Soon after, in 1986, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation also started printing their own. Their notes had similar colors, but with more green.
The Bank of China's Version
Later, in 1994, another major bank joined in. The Bank of China started issuing its own twenty-dollar notes. Their version was blue.
Standardizing the Color
For a while, there were different colors of twenty-dollar notes. But this changed in 2004. All three banks agreed to make their notes the same color. From then on, all twenty-dollar notes became blue. This made it easier for everyone to recognize them.
