Hong Kong Dollar to Armenian Dram — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Hong Kong, Macau

Currency Code, Symbol: HKD, HK$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5, $10

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, $1,000

History: The Hong Kong dollar (symbol: HK$, codes: HKD and 344) is a monetary unit used only in one district in the People’s Republic of China – Hong Kong. The HKD abbreviation is commonly used on the foreign exchange market. The Hong Kong dollar is divided into cents.One HKD has 100 cents. The $ currency was first issued in 1895. The coins of that time were made out of pure silver. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is “its own country within another government” in some way. Just like the other large city of PRC – Macao, Hong Kong not only has its own currency, but also lives by its own law.Read More

Country of Circulation: Armenia, Artsakh

Currency Code, Symbol: AMD, ֏

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10֏, 20֏, 50֏, 100֏, 200֏, 500֏

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 1000֏, 2000֏, 5000֏, 10,000֏, 20,000֏, 50,000֏

History: The Armenian dram (֏) is the national currency of the Republic of Armenia, used within the borders of this Caucasian country. Abbreviation AMD is used on the exchange market. 1 dram could be previously subdivided into 100 lum.However, there are no coins or notes worth less than 10 dram used right now. The currency was issued in 1993 after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Before that, the Soviet rubles had been in use. The country’s symbol on the notes was presented as iconic figures from the Armenian people, and as great architectural and art monuments as well. Being decorated with a colorful design denomination introduces us the national coat of arms. The monetary unit’s name comes from the Greek drachma.Read More