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Written by: McCain
2020-01-14 08:19
Last updated: 2020-01-14 08:19The Lunar New Year is approaching, and many citizens will be prepared to seal profits. Three note-issuing banks in Hong Kong today (14th) offer new banknote and "welcome banknote" exchange services. People can exchange at HSBC, Standard Chartered, and Bank of China branches. Among them, HSBC and Standard Chartered from today to 21st (next Tuesday), all its branches will start service 1 hour earlier at 8 am.
Many people went to the HSBC Mong Kok branch to queue for new banknotes this morning. The bank was originally scheduled to open at 8 am, but there were many people in the queue, and staff arranged the citizens to enter the bank in batches at 7.30 am.
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HSBC this year launched a new 3,000 yuan banknote package, which contains 100 20 yuan banknotes and 20 50 yuan banknotes; citizens can queue up to redeem the packages without waiting time.
In addition, the HSBC Mong Kok branch was previously damaged and arsoned by demonstrators, but the security of the branch has not been strengthened this morning. The periphery of the bank continued to be protected by white fences, and about ten security guards were present to maintain order, the number being the same as last year.
Many people went to the HSBC Mong Kok branch to queue for new banknotes this morning. (Photo by McCain)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reminded earlier that "new banknotes" are new banknotes that are still new. The cleanliness of banknotes in circulation in Hong Kong has always been very high. Old banknotes with good appearance are completely suitable for profit sealing, and the supply of "new banknotes" It is also very abundant and encourages citizens to continue using it.
Many people went to the HSBC Mong Kok branch to queue for new banknotes this morning. (Photo by McCain)
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