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(ii) The total number of currency units required for the
range of transactions from $1 to $9 for:
(a) existing range of currency units;
(b) existing range of currency units plus
various new units.
Bearing in mind the binary optimum, these tables clearly indicate
that the introduction of a 20 r 25 cent coin and a $2 coin would reduce the number of coins in circulation, although it goes without
saying that such a reduction would not reach the level revealed in
the tables. The reason is that people do not always use coins in the most efficient way but are influenced by habit, by personal preferences for certain shapes and sizes, and by the popularity of particular coins - for example for use in parking meters or as gifts.
Choice of denominations
31.
With this ideal sequence of denominations in mind, we
considered the choice of denominations which would be most suitable
to Hong Kong's present and future needs.
32.
In that section of our report relating to the background to the Committee's appointment (paragraphs 5 t. 11), reference was made
to recent trends that have had a bearing on the coinage, viz. increases
in circulation, storage problems, rising costs, possible advent of vending
and other coin-operated machines. In the light of these trends we have
concluded that there is a need for an increase in the number of
denominations making up our current range of coins. Such an increase
was widely suggested by those organisations which were invited to
submit comments or suggestions to us. A summary of the suggestions
put forward is given below.
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