1949 Government of Hongkong 1 Dollar Note - British Colony Currency - First Issue - 1949 British Hongkong One Dollar Banknote - P#324a

This listing is for the photographed 1949 Government of Hongkong 1 Dollar Note. Issued by the British government while Hongkong was under their colonial rule, dated April 9th, 1949. The obverse of this note shows a portrait of King George VI on the right end. Very Fine (VF) grade/condition, some visible folds and other signs of circulation, as pictured. Beautiful designs and colors! Rarer find and a must have for any collection! P#324a (Pick Number 324a).

After World War II, British control of Hong Kong resumed in 1945 following Japan's surrender. The British colonial administration re-established its authority and began rebuilding the territory, which had suffered significant damage during the Japanese occupation (1941–1945). After WWII, the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) was reinstated as the official currency, replacing the Japanese-issued currency used during the occupation. Unlike other British colonies of this period, Hongkong did not solely rely on government issuance of paper currency, instead many commercial banks also began issuing Hongkong currency during this period. Incredibly interesting history of Hongkong under colonialism during the Second World War! 

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1949 Government of Hongkong 1 Dollar Note - British Colony Currency - First Issue - 1949 British Hongkong One Dollar Banknote - P#324a