Hong Kong Dollar in Kenyan Shilling

HKD Hong Kong Dollar

Country of application:
Hong kong, macau

Coin denominations in circulation:
10, 20, 50 cents, 1, 2, 5, 10 dollars.

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

History reference:
The Hong Kong dollar is the currency of Hong Kong (the full name of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China) - from 1895 to the present day in the forex market wi...th a break during World War II, when the military yen was introduced during the Japanese occupation. At its inception, the Hong Kong dollar was equal to 24.2611 grams of pure silver. After the abolition of the silver standard in 1935, the ratio was already established to the pound sterling at 1 dollar to 15 pence. Hong Kong dollars are also in circulation in the Administrative Region of Macau on a semi-legal basis. The fact is that quite a few Hong Kong residents come to Macau by ferry, especially on weekends. The pataca (Macau) exchange rate is equal to the HKD exchange rate, and therefore, outlets accept both Hong Kong dollars and pataca without any problems.

KES Kenyan Shilling

Country of application:
Kenya

Coin denominations in circulation:
1, 5, 10, 20 shillings.

Denominations of banknotes in circulation:
50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 shillings.

History reference:
The national currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling. Import and export of foreign currency to Kenya is not limited. You can exchange it without any problems for local Kenyan francs, starting from t...he international airport, at branches of Kenyan banks, Kenyan exchange offices at large hotels. Accepted in the country and the main international travelers checks, and payment cards. The Kenyan shilling is one of the most stable currencies in East Africa. In fact, they often circulate in neighboring countries with less stable currencies, such as Sudan and Somalia. Although the exchange rate of the Kenyan shilling is less volatile compared to other regional currencies, it has generally weakened against the US dollar over the past decade.