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HKMA unveils design of two new banknotes

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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) unveiled the designs of new HK$1,000 (US$128) and HK$500 banknotes on Tuesday with improved security features, the first new series to enter mass circulation since October 2004.

"We have used state-of-the-art security designs and also plate-making and printing technology to enhance the anti-counterfeiting capability and recognisability of the new notes," said Norman Chan, thechief executive of the HKMA. The HK$1,000 and HK$500 notes will be put into

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