Press Release 28 December 2017

Welcome the New Year with Monchhichi Customised Shape Adult Octopus

(Hong Kong, 28 December 2017) Octopus Cards Limited (OCL) is launching a brand new and adorable customised shape adult Octopus featuring Monchhichi – which are among the most famous Japanese characters, charming people around the globe – to excite their supporters in early 2018!

This Monchhichi Customised Shape Octopus comprise two fashionable yet lovable designs – the sporty and smart Boy version, and the sweet Couple version. Each version includes a metal chain for ease of carrying. Both are surely must-have items for Monchhichi enthusiasts.

Priced at HK$108 each, with no deposit or initial stored value, the two sets of Monchhichi Customised Shape Octopus will be available for sale from 7am, 4 January 2018, at all Circle K convenience stores in town and Octopus Online Shop.

Just like other Octopus products, the two sets of Monchhichi Customised Shape Octopus can be used for public transport and payments at over 21,000 retail outlets throughout Hong Kong. In addition, users can check their latest 40 transaction records and make online payments through the Octopus App on NFC-enabled mobile devices or iOS mobile devices connected with the Octopus Mobile Reader, bringing greater convenience to their daily lives. They can also apply for the Octopus Automatic Add Value Service (AAVS) and register as Octopus Rewards members to earn Reward$ at designated merchants, or make cash top-ups at OCL's authorised service providers or retailers.

For the terms and conditions of Octopus products, please visit the Octopus website at www.octopus.com.hk or call the Octopus Customer Hotline on 2266 2222.

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Monchhichi Customised Shape Octopus – Boy Version

Monchhichi Customised Shape Octopus – Couple Version

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