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Why is Hong Kong using dollar?
Why is Hong Kong using dollar?
Maria
Sat Oct 12 2024
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I'm wondering why Hong Kong uses the term 'dollar' for its currency, despite being a special administrative region of China and not directly associated with the United States where the dollar is the official currency.
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ShintoSanctuary
Mon Oct 14 2024
Hong Kong's history is marked by significant events that have influenced its economic landscape. During World War II, the territory fell under Japanese occupation, leading to a change in its official currency.
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BlockchainLegendary
Sun Oct 13 2024
The Japanese yen was introduced as the primary means of exchange during this period, replacing the previous currency system. However, this transition was temporary, as the yen's use was eventually banned following the end of the war.
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Daniele
Sun Oct 13 2024
As Hong Kong sought to rebuild and reestablish its financial stability, it turned to a familiar and stable anchor: the US dollar. In 1972, the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) was officially pegged to the USD, creating a fixed exchange rate system that has endured to this day.
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Elena
Sun Oct 13 2024
The pegging of the HKD to the USD has brought several benefits to the territory. It has provided stability and predictability to the local currency, making it attractive to foreign investors and facilitating international trade.
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Daniela
Sun Oct 13 2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) oversees the management of the peg, adjusting the value of the HKD as necessary to maintain its stability. Despite occasional changes, the HKD has remained closely tied to the USD, reinforcing Hong Kong's reputation as a SAFE haven for financial transactions.
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