It’s not a cashless society yet in Hong Kong where banknotes still rule


By Zoe Low

The government is pushing for Hongkongers to go cashless, but cash is still king in the city.

Going cashless may be all the rage in mainland China and places chasing “smart nation” targets, but Tommy Tam Kar Hay is relieved that for now at least, hard cash still rules in Hong Kong.

There is plenty about the look, feel and history of banknotes to treasure, says the art director for HSBC’s Global Publishing Services, which works on the design of banknotes. 

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