Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London & China (predecessor of The Mercantile Bank Limited)

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  • 1857

    Hong Kong’s second note-issuing bank, the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London & China (later renamed The Mercantile Bank Limited) opens a branch in Hong Kong and starts issuing notes.

  • 1893

    It ceases to issue notes.

  • 1912

    It resumes issuing notes.

  • 1974

    It stops issuing notes.

Last revision date : 26 August 2019