Battle of Hong Kong veteran’s story explored through numismatics

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was one of three local banks authorized to issue banknotes in Hong Kong in the late 1930s, just before the start of the Second World War. (Photos by Michael Souza)

In a 15-year project focusing on family history, Vancouver collector Michael Souza is using currency and stamps to tell the story of his late father, who was a veteran of the Battle of Hong Kong. Born in Hong Kong on July 12, 1921, Henry Souza joined the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC) at the... Continue reading →

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