Since the inception of the linked exchange rate system in October 1983, the issuance and redemption of bank notes, through the note-issuing banks, are required to be made against US dollars at the fixed exchange rate of $7.80 to US$1.

• 自一九八三年十月联系汇率制度实施以来，发钞银行在发行及赎回银行纸币时，须按1美元兑7.；8港元的固定汇率以美元结算。