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Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

The CNY is the official currency of China, with the symbol ¥.

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Chinese Yuan Renminbi to Australian Dollars: Exchange rates today

CNY
GBP
1 CNY0.10 GBP
10 CNY1.08 GBP
20 CNY2.16 GBP
50 CNY5.41 GBP
100 CNY10.83 GBP
250 CNY27.09 GBP
300 CNY32.51 GBP
500 CNY54.18 GBP
1,000 CNY108.36 GBP
2,000 CNY216.73 GBP
5,000 CNY541.84 GBP
10,000 CNY1,085.78 GBP
GBP
CNY
1 GBP9.09 CNY
10 GBP90.99 CNY
20 GBP181.99 CNY
50 GBP454.97 CNY
100 GBP909.95 CNY
250 GBP2,274.88 CNY
300 GBP2,729.86 CNY
500 GBP4,549.76 CNY
1,000 GBP9,117.05 CNY
2,000 GBP18,234.11 CNY
5,000 GBP45,585.29 CNY
10,000 GBP91,182.73 CNY

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Learn more about the Chinese Yuan Renminbi

  • History

    The Chinese Yuan Renminbi was established as the official currency of China in 1948. Its introduction was a key development for the nation, and it continues to be a central part of the economic landscape of both China and Asia. Check our guide about the evolution of CNY to GBP to learn more about their exchange rate history.
  • Characteristics

    The Chinese Yuan Renminbi is divided into Fen. You'll find Chinese Yuan Renminbi banknotes in 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 yuan and coins in 1, 5 jiao; 1, 2, 5 fen; 1 yuan.
  • Monetary policy

    The Chinese Yuan Renminbi is managed by the People's Bank of China, which is responsible for the currency's monetary policy and currency's value. This approach allows the currency to fluctuate based on market conditions, while the central bank retains the ability to intervene to maintain stability and control inflation. This strategic management is crucial for supporting the economic growth and stability of China.
  • Currency exchange

    The value of the Chinese Yuan Renminbi is determined by a floating exchange rate. This means its value can fluctuate based on global supply and demand, reflecting the country's economic strength and market conditions.

Facts table for the Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY)

Currency nameChinese Yuan Renminbi
Currency codeCNY
Currency symbol

¥

Minor unit

Fen

Minor unit symbol-
Notes frequently used

1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 yuan

Coins frequently used1, 5 jiao; 1, 2, 5 fen; 1 yuan
Central bank

People's Bank of China

Users

China

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