The Japanese Yen is the circulating currency of Japan, with issuance dating back to 1871. Its ISO 4217 code is JPY, and it is commonly represented by the symbols ¥ or 円. The Bank of Japan is responsible for the issuance and management of the Japanese Yen. Currently, there are banknotes in denominations of 1000, 5000, and 10,000 Yen, along with coins in values of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 Yen. Japan has consistently been a popular travel destination for Hong Kong residents, with the number of Hong Konger traveling to Japan reaching 2.11 million in 2023. The demand for Japanese Yen exchange has remained high. Currently, all money changers in Hong Kong facilitate the exchange of Japanese Yen.

The Pound Sterling is the official currency of the United Kingdom and a range of British territories, and it has been in circulation since 1694. Its ISO 4217 code is GBP, and it is commonly represented by the symbol £. The subsidiary unit of the Pound is the Penny, where 1 Pound equals 100 Pennies. The issuance and management of the Pound are handled by the Bank of England for England and by separate banking institutions in Scotland and Northern Ireland.Currently, there are banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 Pounds. Additionally, there are coins in values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 Pennies, as well as 1 and 2 Pounds. The British Pound ranks fourth globally in terms of trading volume, and all money changers in Hong Kong provide British Pound exchange services.