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

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

Networks smuggle billions of RMB out of China

Underground networks are responsible for smuggling billions of yuan out of China every year.

by Jocelyn Richards, 28 October 2015

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

Police Seize RMB720,000 in Fake Currency from Beijing Gang

Another day, another counterfeit currency scam.

by Jonty Dixon, 26 April 2018

China Gets Bling New RMB100 Notes

Now you can really flash your cash.

by Ella Wong, 13 November 2015

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