I presume that Hong Kong uses 999 because that is the Emergency Services number in Britain, and we all know that Hong Kong was once a colony of Britain. I suspect that's the same reason we also drive on the left in HK.
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These "coins" are really bullion pieces sold for their silver content. The "999" means it is 999/1000 of an ounce of pure silver. At current (07/2008) prices that's worth about $18.
Lexington Herald Leader's main office is currently located on 100 Midland Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508-1999. Their phone number is 1-800-999-8881.
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The new emergency number on the IT Crowd, performed by Moss is:0118 999 881 999 119 725... 3
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999 for an emergency was first used in England 30th June 1937.
The main emergency telephone number in the UK is 999, but you can also use the European emergency number, 112.
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The standard emergency number in the UK is 999. This will put you in contact with police, fire brigade or ambulance, as well as some specialist services such as the coastguard and mountain rescue. The UK is also one of the many countries around the world that have adopted the standard international emergency number of "112". This number runs alongside other established emergency numbers in all European and many other countries so is useful to remember if travelling. In the UK, it connects to the same emergency operator as 999 does.
Yes, in the UK you can use either the pan-European 112 emergency number or the traditional British 999 emergency number.
They use 999 or 112, like the rest of Europe.
It is used as an "emergency" telephone number (like 999) in some part of the world.
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