Description:
Issued by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC), this 100 Dollars note from the 2018–2022 polymer series celebrates Hong Kong’s vibrant heritage and the strength of its financial system.
The obverse displays the majestic HSBC lion “Stitt”, symbolizing courage and prosperity, along with intricate designs in red and gold tones that highlight Hong Kong’s modern identity. The background includes security patterns and advanced transparent elements typical of the polymer issue.
The reverse portrays Hong Kong’s cultural festivities, specifically the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, one of the city’s most iconic traditional celebrations. This series emphasizes the blend of tradition and modernity that defines Hong Kong’s spirit.
Issuer: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC)
Denomination: 100 Dollars
Year: 2022
Dimensions: Approx. 153 × 76 mm
Material: Polymer
Watermark / Security Elements: Transparent window, color-shifting ink, microtext, raised printing, see-through registration device, serial numbers
Obverse
A coat of arms in the centre surrounded by rays, a blank field on the right for the watermark and a lady sitting on the left holding two books.
Lettering:
行銀豐匯海上港香
100 THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION 100
Promises to pay
No. ________ No. _________
the Bearer on demand at its Office here
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
or the equivalent in the Currency of the Colony, Value received.
HONG KONG 1ST FEBRUARY, 1965.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
100 CHIEF ACCOUNTANT CHIEF MANAGER 100
港香 HONG KONG 港香
Reverse
Angel blowing trumpet at top centre and old HSBC headquarters at centre. Four serial numbers on reverse, one near each corner. Two rectangular boxes on both sides of centre building, one for the watermark and the other for the denomination. Corners of design carry four denominations, two in Arabic numeral and two in traditional Chinese.
Lettering:
100 佰壹
100
DOLLARS
佰壹 THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION 100
Watermark
Warrior; Arabic numeral 100
Printer
Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom (1856-1990)
Features
| Issuer | Hong Kong (China) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) (香港上海滙豐銀行) |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1997) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1959-1972 |
| Value | 100 Dollars (100 HKD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1863-date) |
| Size | 160 × 89 mm |
