On Tue, 24 Feb, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") announced a new schedule for the Coin Collection Programme, which runs from Mar 23 to May 31, 2026. Since its launch in Oct 2014, the Programme has collected 1.106 million coins worth HK$1.787 million. Coin Carts operate at 18 district locations, providing a free coin exchange service and are environmentally friendly. HKMA will regularly update the service schedule.
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On 24 February 2026, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ("HKMA") unveiled the new service schedule for the Coin Carts under the Coin Collection Programme, set to run from 23 March to 31 May 2026.
Since the programme's inception on 1 October 2014, through 1 February 2026, the Coin Carts have processed 1,454,000 transactions, accumulating 1,106 million coins with a total face value of HK$1,787 million. These coins are then re-circulated to fulfill market demands.
The Coin Carts operate at convenient public locations, prioritizing areas with suitable power supply facilities to minimize generator usage. Locations are chosen in consultation with district councils, the public, the Transport Department, and the Hong Kong Police Force.
The two Coin Carts collect coins across all 18 districts of Hong Kong on a rotational basis. Each Cart stays at a location for up to one week, dependent on parking availability and maintenance schedules.
Service hours for the Coin Carts are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each Cart is equipped with two coin counting machines and operational staff provide assistance, while an electrical wheelchair lift is also available.
The service includes exchanging coins for banknotes and adding value to stored-value facilities such as Octopus Cards, e-wallets (including AlipayHK, Octopus Wallet, Tap&Go, and WeChat Pay). Additionally, a Community Chest donation box is present in each vehicle.
The coin collection service is provided at no cost to users.
HKMA regularly reviews the programme and updates the service schedule to notify the public well in advance.
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