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The Low Down on Chinese Currency

Currency:	Renminbi
Currency code:	CNY (CNH, RMB)
Central Bank:	People's Bank of China
Currency symbol:	¥ (Yuan)
Currency sub unit:	角 (Jiao)
Nicknames:	Kuài, Mao
Bank notes:	¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥20, ¥50, ¥100
Coins:	1角, 5角, ¥1

The official currency of mainland China is the renminbi - abbreviated to CNY or RMB. Yuan is a unit of renminbi; however Chinese currency is generally known as the ‘yuan’, particularly in countries outside of China.

The name 'renminbi' literally means 'peoples currency' and was first issued in 1948 when the People's Bank of China was established.

It's easily exchanged in Hong Kong and Macau but is not the official currency in those destinations.

The most commonly used bills for Chinese yuan are the 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 notes.

What to spend your yuan on:

Admission to the Great Wall of China
40 yuan
Tourist t-shirt
30 yuan
Bottle of water
3 yuan
Postcard and a stamp
5 yuan
3-mile taxi ride
12.5 yuan

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Must-See Places in China

Xi'an
This beautiful walled-city has plenty to explore. And what's more, just a short ride outside Xi'an lie the thousands of famous terracotta warriors.

Dali
Dali is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Western China and is frequented by foreign and Chinese tourists alike. This a top spot for fans of mountain climbing.

Macau
The sister city to Hong Kong, Macau is steeped in a long and interesting history. It's also a gambling mecca for anyone who likes to hit the slots!

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