Bank of China Presents HKD and MOP Olympic Commemorative Banknotes to IOC

On August 21, BOC President Li Lihui presented No. 002008 HKD and MOP Olympic commemorative banknotes to Mr. Samaranch, IOC lifetime Honorary President at BOC Olympic On-site Showcasing Center, Beijing Olympic Green. This precious gift, as a donation to International Olympic Committee by Bank of China, will be treasured and displayed permanently at the Olympic Museum located at Quai d Ouchy, Lausanne, Switzerland.

At the ceremony, President Samaranch expressed gratitude on behalf of IOC to the Bank s contribution to the Olympic Games. With prominent strength and devoted efforts to the course of Olympics, Bank of China leaves its own mark on Olympic Museum, an eternal monument.

As approved by IOC and BOCOG, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd. and Bank of China Macau Branch, as the local note-issuing bank, have issued 2008 Olympic Games commemorative banknote denominated HKD 20 and MOP 20 respectively. This is the first Olympic-themed banknotes in the history of the Olympic Games and the first commemorative banknotes issued in Hong Kong and Macao. As proceeds generated from the sale of the 4 million pieces of HKD Olympic Banknote will be donated for charity cause, the banknotes embody the spirit of people s Olympics and bear high value of collection.

As the sole Banking partner of Beijing 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Bank of China make full use of its Olympic IPR rights and are dedicated to improving its Olympic financial service with the aim to increase its profile and promote the Olympic spirit. During the game time, the Bank is highly appreciated by the athletes, officials, media staffs and spectators for its quality, efficient and internationalized financial service.

A century-old Bank celebrates century-long Olympic Games. Bank of China will combine the Olympic spirit with its corporate culture of delivering growth and excellence . The donation of Olympic commemorative banknotes further illustrates the connection between the Bank and the Olympic Games. Bank of China will, together with the enterprise and people which love the Olympic course, make continued efforts to develop the Olympic Games and to promote the Olympic spirit.