Chinese Yuan
CNY
The money
With a history of over 3000 years, Chinese currency existed in both Ancient and Imperial China. In 1914, the Silver Dollar was established as the official currency of the Republic of China, with copper, fen, and nickel coins being added in the 1930s. During this time silver appreciated in value, and China could no longer retain the silver standard.
- Currency
- Chinese Yuan
- Code
- CNY
- Symbol
- ¥
- One Australian dollar
- 4.6059 CNY
Bank notes
- ¥1
- ¥5
- ¥10
- ¥20
- ¥50
- ¥100
Coins
- 1 Jiao
- 5 Jiao
- ¥1
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in China
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | Yuan | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 150 | A$32.57 |
| Bottle of water | 5 | A$1.09 |
| Tourist T-shirt | 30 | A$6.51 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 4.6059 CNY, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in CNY, using the same rate as the figures above.