China-Empire Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in China is one of the oldest and most fascinating in the world. From its earliest experiments with paper money to the modern banknotes in circulation, China has been a pioneer in the development of notemaking.
Origins and evolution of paper money in China
The first Chinese banknotes appeared during the Tang dynasty in the 7th century, known as "flying money". However, it was during the Song dynasty (960-1279) that the first government paper money system was established. These banknotes, called "jiaozi", marked the beginning of a long tradition of paper money in China. During the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), the use of banknotes expanded significantly, although uncontrolled inflation eventually led to the collapse of this system.
Modern banknotes and current circulation
Current banknotes in China are known as Renminbi (RMB) or Yuan. The current series, introduced in 1999, includes denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Yuan. These banknotes feature portraits of Mao Zedong and scenes depicting China's ethnic and geographic diversity. In 2019, China launched a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features, including holograms and color-changing inks. In addition, the country is at the forefront of digital currency development, experimenting with digital yuan as a complement to physical banknotes.
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📢 China-Empire is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of China-Peoples Republic.
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable China-Empire banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
