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Currency in China – The Chinese Yuan (CNY)

The official currency of China is the Chinese Yuan, internationally abbreviated as CNY.

What Does the Chinese Yuan Look Like?

Banknotes currently in circulation include the following denominations:

  • 1 yuan
  • 5 yuan
  • 10 yuan
  • 20 yuan
  • 50 yuan
  • 100 yuan

Smaller denominations include:

  • Banknotes: 1, 2, and 5 jiao
  • Coins: 1, 2, and 5 fen; 1 and 5 jiao; and 1 yuan

The front of each banknote features a portrait of Mao Zedong, the former Chairman of the Communist Party of China and a key figure in the country’s modern political history.

The reverse sides of the notes display famous landmarks and natural scenery:

  • 1 CNY – West Lake in Hangzhou
  • 5 CNY – Mount Tai in Shandong Province
  • 10 CNY – The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in Central China
  • 20 CNY – The Li River in Guilin
  • 50 CNY – The Potala Palace in Tibet
  • 100 CNY – The Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Example Prices in China (approx.):

  • Bread – 10 CNY
  • Mineral water (1.5 L) – 4.00 CNY
  • Espresso coffee – 5.00 CNY

Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate

Curious about the current exchange rate for the Chinese Yuan?

You can follow the live CNY rate in the "Currencies" tab or visit our live exchange charts page.

Obverse of banknote 100 Chinese yuan
Obverse of banknote 50 Chinese yuan
Reverse of banknote 1 Chinese yuan
Obverse of banknote 1 Chinese yuan
Reverse of banknote 5 Chinese yuan
Obverse of banknote 5 Chinese yuan
Reverse of banknote 10 Chinese yuan
Obverse of banknote 10 Chinese yuan
Reverse of banknote 20 Chinese yuan
Obverse of banknote 20 Chinese yuan
Reverse of banknote 50 Chinese yuan
Reverse of banknote 100 Chinese yuan
5 CNY
=£0.57
10 CNY
=£1.14
20 CNY
=£2.27
50 CNY
=£5.68
100 CNY
=£11.37
250 CNY
=£28.42
500 CNY
=£56.83
750 CNY
=£85.25
1000 CNY
=£113.66
1500 CNY
=£170.50
2000 CNY
=£227.33
3000 CNY
=£340.99
4000 CNY
=£454.66
5000 CNY
=£568.32
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