Since the inception of the linked exchange rate system in October 1983,note-issuing banks are required to hold Certificates of Indebtedness (CIs) issued by the Exchange Fund to provide backing for banknote issuance.

• 自一九八三年十月联系汇率制度实施以来，发钞银行须持有由外汇基金发出的负债证明书，为发行的纸币提供支持。