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The centre also keeps a catalogue of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service's reference library to help users locate reference materials that may not be available in the centre. A reciprocal arrangement has also been made with the council.
The spokesman urged members of the public to make full use of the centre, which is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm; and from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturdays.
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Tender for the 10th issue of Three-Year Exchange Fund Notes
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced today (Monday) that the tender for the 10th issue of Three-year Exchange Fund Notes will be held on Monday, January 22, 1996 for settlement on Tuesday, January 23, 1996.
Similar to the previous issue, an amount of HK$500 million Three-year Notes will be on offer. In addition to that, another HK$100 million will be held as reserve by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for supply to Market Makers in the secondary market. The Notes will mature on January 25, 1999 and will carry interest at the rate of 5.57% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.
Members of the public who wish to tender for the Notes may do so through any of the Market Makers or Recognised Dealers on the published fist which can be obtained from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, 30th floor, 3 Garden Road, Hong Kong (or Tel 2878 8150). Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.
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