The naval crown symbolises Hong Kong's links with the Navy and the Merchant Navy, and the crenulated line acknowledges the brief but valiant defence of Hong Kong against the Japanese during World War II.

The Hong Kong dollar (Chinese: 港元, sign: HK$; code: HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong. It is divided into 100 cents. Historically, it was also divided into 1000 mils. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is the monetary authority of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong dollar.

The regional emblem of the Hong Kong SAR is round in shape. It bears a red circular edge, an outer ring marked with scripts, a red inner ring with a design of a swaying bauhinia with 5 star-shaped stamens.

The fragrant Bauhinia - developed in Hong Kong in the late 19th century - is the region's symbol. The five stars echo those on the flag of China, symbolizing that all residents of Hong Kong are part of motherland China.The national flag of Hong Kong has a height to length proportion of 2:3.

The flag of Hong Kong from 1871 to 1997 was a Blue Ensign with the coat of arms of Hong Kong on a white disk. In Hong Kong, it is known as the Hong Kong flag (香港旗), British Hong Kong flag (英屬香港旗) or the Dragon and Lion flag (龍獅旗). [28]

Jun 27, 2019 · The flower is a sterile hybrid, and Richard Saunders, author of Portraits of Trees of Hong Kong and Southern China, suggests that this means it is “arguably an inauspicious symbol for a city built on mixed Chinese and British heritage.”

The red flag symbolizes the motherland, and the bauhinia symbolizes Hong Kong. The design implies that Hong Kong is an integral part of China. The five stars symbolize love for one's homeland, and the red and white colors embody the principle of "one country, two systems".

Dec 9, 2024 · This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status. The SVG code is valid. Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. rv 12:04, 17/9/07 The red color, should be much brighter.

The flag of Hong Kong, officially adopted on July 1, 1997, symbolizes the region’s unique status as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China.

Feb 16, 1990 · The flower represents the people of Hong Kong. The stars were taken from the flag of China and show that Hong Kong is an inseperable part of China.