Explainer: Why You Get 1 RMB Coins in Shanghai But Bills in Beijing

Ever wonder why you always get one yuan, five mao and one mao coins in Shanghai but in Beijing you get bills instead?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 12 October 2014

Can China's New e-RMB Attain Digital Dominance?

It seems only fitting for China to be one of the first countries to launch their own digital currency.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 02 June 2020

PHOTOS: Brand New RMB Banknotes Set to Release This Year

The crisp new bills will feature more advanced anti-counterfeit technology and brighter color tones.

by Tristin Zhang, 30 April 2019

Glitch Leads to 7.48 USD-RMB Exchange Rate, Panic Ensues

A glitch in the system yesterday led to a temporary 7.48 USD-RMB exchange rate.

by That's, 06 December 2016

China's New ¥50 Note is Trippy as Hell

What is even going on here?

by Bridget O'Donnell, 27 November 2018

China's Yuan Appreciates to Two-Year High Against the US Dollar

It's been quite a rollercoaster for the yuan this year, which was 7.17 against the US dollar on May 27.

by That's, 18 November 2020

China's Yuan Appreciates to Three-Year High Against the Dollar

​China's currency is at its strongest level against the US dollar since May 2018.

by That's, 28 May 2021

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