2010 Series Banknotes

The 2010 Series Hong Kong Banknotes are issued by the three note-issuing banks in Hong Kong (Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited). They remain legal tender.

It is the first time to incorporate the accessibility features on the banknotes for denominations differentiation by the visually impaired.

Leaflet: 2010 Series Hong Kong Banknotes (PDF File, 1.6 MB)

Design and Security Features

HSBC
BOCHK
SCBHK

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Select Year

Done

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardised. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

HSBC
BOCHK

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited

Select Year

Done

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardised. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets「H」 and 「K」can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

HSBC
BOCHK
SCBHK

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Select Year

Done

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardised. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Front

Front

Back

Back

1

Dynamic Colour-changing Pattern
When the note is tilted, two visual effects appear: the colour of the pattern shifts between green and gold, while at the same time a shimmering horizontal bar is seen to be rolling up and down.
2

Colour-changing Windowed Metallic Thread
When the note is tilted, the thread shifts in colour between magenta and green. When examining it closely, microtext to build the large alphabets 「H」 and 「K」 can be seen.
3

Concealed Denomination
Visible when the note is tilted.
4

Iridescent Pattern
Shimmering when the note is tilted under a bright light.
5

Enhanced Watermark
The watermarks of the three note-issuing banks are standardized. Multi-tonal watermark of a bauhinia flower, highlight watermark of the denomination numeral and dot pattern can be seen when the note is held up to the light.
6

Fluorescent See-through Pattern
The patterns on the front and back fit perfectly when the note is held up to the light. When the note is put under ultraviolet light, two fluorescent colours appear.
7

Serial Numbers
Two sets of serial numbers with progressively larger digits in adjacent positions. One set horizontally at the bottom-left corner, and another set vertically on the right side of the note, which is fluorescent red under ultraviolet light.
8

Embossed Feel
Raised printing giving the note a strong embossed feel by touch.

Further Information

Accessibility of Hong Kong Banknotes

Banknote Design

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is committed to promoting the accessibility of Hong Kong banknotes to people with visual impairments. The Hong Kong Banknotes (2010 Series) have new features to help the visually impaired differentiate the denominations.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is committed to promoting the accessibility of Hong Kong banknotes to people with visual impairments. The Hong Kong Banknotes (2010 Series) have new features to help the visually impaired differentiate the denominations.

Accessibility Features

Braille

Tactile Lines

High-tactility Numeral

Note-measuring Template

A note-measuring template sponsored by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the three note-issuing banks has been introduced to help the visually impaired differentiate the denominations by measuring the length of the note. It can be used to measure notes currently in circulation. The template is embossed with Braille on one side and symbols on the other. It is available for free distribution through voluntary agencies serving the visually impaired community.

A note-measuring template sponsored by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the three note-issuing banks has been introduced to help the visually impaired differentiate the denominations by measuring the length of the note. It can be used to measure notes currently in circulation. The template is embossed with Braille on one side and symbols on the other. It is available for free distribution through voluntary agencies serving the visually impaired community.

Symbols: $10 $20 $50 $100 $500 $1000

User Guide for the Note-measuring Template

Insert the note into the template. Pull the note to the hinge through the round window.

Bend the loose-end of the note firmly onto the template. The symbol directly underneath the end of the note identifies the denomination.

Alternatively, bend the note to the other side of the template with Braille. Braille marking for the $1,000 note is not necessary since the end of the note will square neatly with the edge of the template.

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Last revision date : 26 August 2019