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Currency of China — Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY ¥)
🇨🇳 Official currency of China
Currency Name Chinese Yuan Renminbi
Currency Code CNY
Symbol ¥
Subunit 100 Fen (Jiao) = 1 Renminbi
Central Bank People's Bank of China
Banknotes
¥1¥5¥10¥20¥50¥100
Coins
1 fen1 jiao5 jiao¥1
Did You Know?
China is the world leader in digital currency adoption — the digital yuan (e-CNY) has been piloted across dozens of cities since 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the currency of China?
The official currency of China is the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY), symbolized by ¥. It is managed by the People's Bank of China.
What are the denominations of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi?
Chinese Yuan Renminbi banknotes come in denominations of ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥20, ¥50, ¥100. Coins are available as 1 fen, 1 jiao, 5 jiao, ¥1.
What is the subunit of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi?
The Chinese Yuan Renminbi is divided into 100 fen (jiao)s. So 1 Renminbi = 100 fen (jiao)s.