China-Peoples Republic Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in the People's Republic of China is fascinating and reflects the country's political and economic changes. Since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949, the Chinese monetary system has undergone several transformations, passing through different series of banknotes that have marked different eras in the nation.

Current banknotes in circulation

The current banknotes in China belong to the fifth renminbi series, introduced in 1999. This series includes denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20, 50 and 100 yuan, with designs that highlight historical figures and emblematic places of the country. The 100-yuan bill, the largest denomination, features a portrait of Mao Zedong, while other banknotes show scenes such as the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing or the Yangtze River.

Antique banknotes and milestones in Chinese notemaking

Among the most notable old banknotes are those of the first series of the renminbi, issued in 1948 by the People's Bank of China. These banknotes were instrumental in the monetary unification of the country after years of civil war. Another important milestone was the introduction of the third series in 1962, which for the first time included texts in the languages of China's ethnic minorities. In 1980, the fourth series marked a significant change by incorporating more advanced security measures, reflecting the country's economic growth and modernization.

Country	China-Peoples Republic
Flag
Coin	Yuan (CNY)
1€	¥7.89
Continent	Asia
Capital city	Beijing
ISO2	CN
ISO3	CHN
Catalogued banknotes	77

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Valuable and popular banknotes

The most valuable China-Peoples Republic banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:

Old China-Peoples Republic banknotes

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