The Hong Kong government issued a polymer HK$10 banknote in 2007; it is the only HK banknote issued by the government itself. With its distinctive purple color and smooth, high-quality feel, the $10 polymer is a feature of many Hong Kong banknote collections.
The 2007 polymer $10 banknote followed a 2002 issue, with a similar design and color scheme but made of regular paper instead of polymer. Ten dollars is the lowest-value banknote currently in use in Hong Kong; the higher denominations $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1000 are all issued by three different banks — the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC); Bank of China (BOC); and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB).
The Pick number of the 2002 paper $10 note is P-400, and the polymer $10 note Pick number is P-401. There are two varieties listed in the official catalog: P-401a and P-401b, which feature differing signatures but are otherwise identical. Collectors may search for both varieties to complete their collection.
See also: Hong Kong rare banknotes and collectible paper money
Hong Kong banknote collectors interested in polymer notes should keep an eye on current listings, which are updated daily. When browsing the for-sale listings, watch for non-English versions:
English: POLYMER
German: polymer
French: polymère
Spanish: polímero
Italian: polimero
Dutch: polymeer
