Hong Kong Dollar to Pakistani Rupee — 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: Pakistan

Currency Code, Symbol: PKR, ₨

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10 Rupees

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 Rupees

History: The Pakistani rupee (₨) is the official currency of Pakistan. The currency is referenced to as PKR on the global exchange market. The Pakistani rupee could be changed with 100 pice.However, the production of coins ceased due to inflation. It was issued in 1948 after a monetary reform which had removed the Indian rupee from the territory of Pakistan. The Indian currency had still been used for payment up until 1966. Portraits of cultural and political figures of the country are used to decorate the notes. The banknotes are stylized in natural hues: green, olive green and brown.Read More