South Korean Won to Hong Kong Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: South Korea

Currency Code, Symbol: KRW, ₩

Denominations of coins in circulation: ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, ₩500

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, ₩50,000

History: The South Korean won (₩) is the official currency of South Korea. The banknotes are not used in other countries. An international name, used in exchange, is KRW.Chon, a small coin, is used for exchange. One KRW has 100 chon. The currency first appeared in the country in 1945, replacing the Korean yen. Afterwards, there was the South Korean hwan, but in 1962, the won was restored as an official currency again. The notes and coins of South Korea are unique in their colorful design. There are important figures, cultural and religious objects printed on them.Read More

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