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Buying Good Luck

Most people would agree that “superstition” is a significant feature of the traditional Hong Kong culture. There is an old Chinese adage…

3 min read5 days ago

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Buying Good Luck

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Hong Kong Money Museum

The taste of money

What is the use of money? Most people might think that money is a medium for goods exchange. It is definitely true, but money is more than…

3 min readMar 8, 2024

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The taste of money

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Hong Kong Pawnshops: Traditional Borrowing in a Modern City

When a man reaches the end of the rope and does not have a cent, where can he seek help? In Hong Kong culture, there are said to be three…

3 min readJan 8, 2024

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Hong Kong Pawnshops: Traditional Borrowing in a Modern City

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Hong Kong Money Museum

How Much Would You Pay for a Hermès Handbag?

If you intend to buy something for private collection and investment, would you choose a Hermès handbag? On 3 December 2021, Christie’s…

3 min readNov 8, 2023

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How Much Would You Pay for a Hermès Handbag?

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The Price of Ice: Paying a Premium for Cold Drinks in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, most restaurants charge extra money for cold drinks. Such a practice is rarely seen elsewhere. Many people argue that this…

3 min readSep 8, 2023

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The Price of Ice: Paying a Premium for Cold Drinks in Hong Kong

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Flag Day: Money, Philanthropy and the Currents of Social Change

Flag-selling is a distinctive method of fundraising in Hong Kong. On Saturdays, it is common to see groups of children, accompanied by…

3 min readJul 8, 2023

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Flag Day: Money, Philanthropy and the Currents of Social Change

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Wedding Rings: Buying a (Probably) Lifelong Commitment

When buying a wedding ring, you likely consider the diamond quality and the design of the product. But have you ever thought of ‘paying’…

3 min readMay 8, 2023

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Wedding Rings: Buying a (Probably) Lifelong Commitment

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Tea: Hong Kong’s “Green Gold”

There are many ways to associate “green” with “money”. Greenback refers to a US dollar bill, green finance refers to environmental…

3 min readMar 8, 2023

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Tea: Hong Kong’s “Green Gold”

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Hong Kong’s Changing Currency Exchange System

When visiting a foreign country, apart from the WiFi package and SIM cards, what else would you prepare for the journey? One thing that you…

3 min readJan 8, 2023

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Hong Kong’s Changing Currency Exchange System

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Octopuses Everywhere!

The Octopus payment infrastructure is quintessentially Hong Kong, underpinned by speed and efficiency. Adopted in 1997, the now regionally…

3 min readApr 1, 2022

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Octopuses Everywhere!

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Hong Kong Money Museum

Hong Kong Money Museum

Created by HKU students, a virtual museum dedicated to showcasing the breadth and variety of everyday monetary practices in Hong Kong.

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