Hong Kong is a former British colony that, since July 1, 1997, is a special administrative region (S.A.R.) of China. Consisting of territories along the South China Sea as well as Hong Kong Island, the territory is a global economic hub and one of the most densely populated areas of the world. Hong Kong has a rich numismatic history ever since its early days as a British colony, and to this day … [Read More...]
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