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China-Peoples Republic Coins

The official currency of the People's Republic of China is the renminbi, whose basic unit is the yuan. The Chinese monetary system has a long and fascinating history, with important changes and developments over the centuries.

Current currency in circulation

The renminbi, which means "people's currency", was introduced in 1949 after the founding of the People's Republic of China. Currently, banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20, 50 and 100 yuan are in circulation, as well as coins of 1 and 5 jiao (tenths of a yuan) and 1 yuan. The banknote design features portraits of Mao Zedong and scenes depicting the country's ethnic and geographic diversity.

Monetary history and highlights

Prior to the renminbi, China used various monetary systems, including the silver tael and the Chinese dollar. An important milestone in Chinese numismatics was the introduction of round coins with a square hole in the center during the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC), a design that endured for centuries. In more recent times, the internationalization of the renminbi and its inclusion in the IMF reserve currency basket in 2016 marked a turning point in China's monetary history.

Country China-Peoples Republic
Flag
Coin Yuan (CNY)
1€ 7,55¥
Continent Asia
Capital city Beijing
ISO2 CN
ISO3 CHN
Catalogued coins 375

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The most valuable coins

The most valuable China-Peoples Republic coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

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10 yuan (Panda) 2020

FO#26574
Price 35,00€
Year 2020

1 fen

KM#1 FO#3209
Price 0,03€-5,00€
Year 1955-2017

2 fen

KM#2 FO#3479
Price 0,04€-567,22€
Year 1956-2000

5 fen

KM#3 FO#3208
Price 0,02€-3,41€
Year 1955-2000

1 jiao

KM#15 FO#13013
Year 1980-1986

2 jiao

KM#16 FO#13014
Year 1980-1986

5 jiao

KM#17 FO#5715
Year 1980-1986

1 yuan

KM#18 FO#13015
Price 15,00€
Year 1980-1986

300 yuan (XXII Moscow Olympic Games - Archers)

10 yuan (Panda)

KM#87 FO#20855
Year 1984

100 yuan (Emperor Huang Di 2697/8 - 2597/8 BC)

1 yuan (35th Anniversary of the People's Republic)

5 yuan (Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, Founders of Chinese Culture)

100 yuan (Confucius Philosopher)

5 yuan (Arrival of the Empress of China in Guangzhou)

150 yuan (Year of the fire rabbit)

100 yuan (Panda)

KM#189 FO#19396
Year 1988

100 yuan (Panda)

KM#192 FO#13639
Year 1988

10 yuan (40th Anniversary of the People's Republic)

1 yuan (XI Asian Games - Archery)

KM#264 FO#18534
Price 5,95€
Year 1990

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