Postal Orders of Hong Kong
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Postal Order
s were issued in Hong Kong
at various times when it was still a British colony.
when these were issued.
Postal Order
In the United Kingdom , a Postal Order is used for sending money through the mail. In the United States, this is known as a Postal money order...
s were issued in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
at various times when it was still a British colony.
Hong Kong Inland Postal Orders
These are known to have been issued during the 1890s, but the dates of when they began to be issued and ceased to be issued is not yet known, as information about these issues are extremely sketchy.Hong Kong-issued British Postal Orders
It is not yet known when these began to be issued in the local post offices, but the last day of issue has been confirmed as 31 December 1993.BFPO-issued Postal Orders
It is not yet known when these began to be issued at the BFPO, Hong Kong, but the last day of issue for these has been confirmed as 20 May 1997. These issues are extremely sought after by collectors, as Hong Kong was still a part of the CommonwealthCommonwealth
Commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
when these were issued.