Frank shares the story of Hong Kong 1000 dollar note
In his post at Easy Hong Kong Private Tour blog, Frank the tour guide shares the old newspaper cuttings about HSBC's first issuance of 1000 Hong Kong dollar note in the late 1970s.
Frank actually shares the story for the rise and fall of the largest denomination in Hong Kong.
People first loved it and gave it a nickname, "Gold Cow".
However, due to the widespread of counterfeited money, and the rise of credit card and mobile payment, the color of "Gold Cow" has faded and it has fallen from favor.
For details, please read Frank's post.
Travelers can use credit card and mobile payment easily and book Frank's private tour by PayPal
Travelers are no need to prepare too much cash in the modern and advanced Hong Kong.
Travelers can use credit cards and mobile payments easily.
Traveler can book Frank the tour guide's Hong Kong private tour by PayPal.
