Chinese Yuan (CNY)
The Chinese Yuan is the official currency of China.
Currency Details
| Currency Code | CNY |
| Symbol | ¥ |
| Minor Unit | Fen (1/100), Jiao (1/10) |
| Country | China |
| Central Bank | People's Bank of China |
Official CNY Central Bank Rates
Live rates on this page are mid-market rates. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by People's Bank of China (CFETS) instead. AllRatesToday serves People's Bank of China (CFETS) published rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
Popular CNY Conversions
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Coins & Banknotes
🪙 Coins
1 fen2 fen5 fen1 jiao5 jiao¥1
💵 Banknotes
¥1¥5¥10¥20¥50¥100
Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Chinese Yuan is CNY. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the Chinese Yuan.
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is the official currency of China. It is managed by the People's Bank of China.
The symbol for the Chinese Yuan is ¥. The minor unit is the Fen (1/100), Jiao (1/10).
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is managed by the People's Bank of China. The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.
Get CNY Rates via API
Access live Chinese Yuan exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.
Install
npm install @allratestoday/sdk Usage
import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('CNY', 'USD');