![]() The arrangements in Hong Kong are unusual but not unique, as a comparable system is used in the United Kingdom where seven commercial banks issue banknotes (three in Scotland and four in Northern Ireland) and Macau where two banks issue banknotes. In most countries of the world the issue of banknotes is handled exclusively by a single central bank or government. Notes are also issued by the HKMA itself. Under licence from the HKMA, three commercial banks issue their own banknotes for general circulation in the region. The issue of banknotes of the Hong Kong dollar is governed in the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the governmental currency board of Hong Kong. Note printer: Hong Kong Note Printing Limited: Issuing banks and authority: Government of Hong Kong ($10) The Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (Hong Kong) Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Bank of China (Hong Kong) ![]() She said it is emotionally, physically and financially horrendous having a child so ill.Īnyone who would like to sponsor Amy and raise money for sick children can visit her funding page here.$10, $20, $50, $100, $150 (commemorative), $500, $1,000 Throughout her ordeal Isabellah's positivity amazed everyone and now, thanks to well wishers who donated more than £2,000 to help the youngster enjoy some of the experiences she missed out on while she was so ill, the little girl is looking forward to an upcoming trip to Disneyland Paris.Īmy said she can only describe what the family went thorough as a 'living hell' and now hopes to raise money to help other children and their families through the climb, which she is hoping her sister and some friends will join her on. It was like something out of a horror movie." At one point she coughed up half the tumour. (Image: UGC)Īmy said: "The tumour was through her nose and dangling down the back of her throat. The West View Primary School pupil also had to undergo painful laser treatment to burn away parts of the tumour, which included being sedated for two weeks, as well have having to travel to Manchester for proton beam therapy. It was in an inoperable position so medics had to immediately start the youngster on radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment. READ MORE: Younger generation lack basic skills and say over 35 is too old to learnĪmy and Rob Owen had their world turned upside down in August 2021 when they were given the heartbreaking diagnosis that Isabellah had a cancerous tumour in her nasal pharynx, part of the tube behind the nose connecting to the throat. Now, in a bid to help other families going through a similar ordeal, Isabellah's mum, Amy Owen, is planning to climb Snowdon in April for charity organisation the Children's Cancer and Leukemia Group. Despite the gruelling treatment the courageous four-year-old kept smiling through it all and was hailed a 'hero' by her parents. Isabellah Owen's parents thought she had a cold or hayfever - but then doctors gave them the devastating news about her illness. ![]() The delighted family of a brave Hartlepool youngster who spent a year battling a rare cancerous tumour say doctors have told them there's no sign of the disease.
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