Hong Kong Coin Carts
DDHK. ORG - Coins piling up at home? Confused about what to use? Moreover, Hong Kong coins, one jar is heavy. Don't worry, in Hong Kong there is a mobile coin exchange service by car called Coin Cart. Every day there are two cars that serve the exchange of coins in rotation to the districts in Hong Kong. This article will cover in detail how to exchange coins in Hong Kong.
Coin Cart was launched in October 2014. This program is the world's first structured coin collecting scheme to use a mobile approach. These two Coin Carts collect coins from the public in 18 districts of Hong Kong on a rotating basis and for free.
The collected coins are then re-circulated to meet public demand, making circulation more efficient and reducing the need to mint new coins. The program has won several local and international awards in recognition of its innovative and environmentally friendly approach.
How to Exchange Coins
Then, how do you exchange the coins? DDHK will share your experiences with all of you in a clear and detailed manner. Listen carefully to the following steps:
1. See Coin Cart Schedule
The first thing you should do is check the Coin Cart schedule on the official website HKMA (Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Service starts from 10.00 a.m. to 19.00 p.m. Try to find a schedule for the location of the district closest to your house. Coin Cart operates around 6-7 days in each district, with one day off.
2. Use Safe Pockets
Because Hong Kong coins are quite heavy, look for a strong pouch so you can safely carry them. If necessary, use a trolley or suitcase if there are a lot of coins you want to exchange. Do not let the bag you wear get torn and coins spilled on the road.
3. Find the Right Transportation Route
Choose the right type of transportation, according to the number of coins you carry. If the number is small, you can of course be more free to choose any type of transportation. However, if the number of coins you carry reaches one suitcase, then you have to choose the most possible transportation.
Learn the Coin Cart location on Google Map first, so you don't waste too long looking for addresses. Usually Coin Cart cars park on the side of the road or enter the courtyard of the building complex. Remember the characteristics of the car to make it easier for you to find it.
4. Put the Coins in the Container Provided
After you find the Coin Cart car, there will be officers outside the car who will give you a box / container to accommodate the coins you carry. Then please pour the coins into the box provided. The officers will serve friendly and very helpful.
5. Observe Coin Counting
The coins that have been poured into the box are then brought into the Coin Cart car to be counted using the machine. Please get into the car to observe the calculations.
All types of coins both cents and dollars will be counted together / mixed. So, you don't need to separate coins according to their nominal value. Non-conforming coins will be automatically rejected. Coins that reject, among others, are because they are in bad condition, dirty, or these coins are foreign coins, not Hong Kong coins. Reject coins will be returned to you. You can use these coins to ride the Tram or MTR.
If you do not agree with the calculation results, all coins will be refunded. However, if you agree, the clerk will give you a receipt to be exchanged at the counter.
6. Exchange the receipt at the counter
After the calculation process is complete, the clerk will provide you with a receipt for calculating your coins. Then, you will be asked to exchange the receipt at the exchange counter. You can choose to exchange it for cash or put it in Octopus and E-Wallets such as AlipayHK, Octopus O! EPay, Tap & Go, TNG Wallet and WeChat Pay.
You can also choose both, partly cash and partly to top up Octopus / E-Wallet. Suppose the calculation result is not even, for example 1,824.60 then you can ask for 1,500 in cash and 324.60 for top up to the Octopus card. Even if you want to ask for cash everything is fine, it's all up to you according to your wants and needs.
Those are the steps for exchanging coins in Hong Kong, aren't they easy? All of these services are free and the staff is very friendly. Now, you no longer have the burden of keeping coins piling up at home. Good luck! [DDHK NEWS]
