Hong Kong Dollar
HKD
The money
Like a handful of other countries, Hong Kong’s official currency is the dollar. 1 HK dollar is divided into 100 cents and uses the currency code ‘HKD’. Under licence from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, three banks are licensed to issue banknotes within Hong Kong. These three institutions are able to issue banknotes for denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500 & 1,000 dollars; while 10 dollar banknotes, as well as all coins are issued only by the government of Hong Kong. In 2016 the Hong Kong dollar was the thirteenth most-traded currency in the world. Outside of Hong Kong, The HK dollar is also widely-used in Macau, alongside the Macau pataca.
- Currency
- Hong Kong Dollar
- Code
- HKD
- Symbol
- $
- One Australian dollar
- 5.4593 HKD
Bank notes
- $10
- $20
- $50
- $50
- $100
- $500
- $1000
Coins
- 10c
- 20c
- 50c
- $1
- $2
- $5
- $10
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Hong Kong
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Dollar | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 400 | A$73.27 |
| Bottle of water | 10 | A$1.83 |
| Tourist T-shirt | 8 | A$1.47 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 5.4593 HKD, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 06:56. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in HKD, using the same rate as the figures above.