People's Republic of China circulating coinage
DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.
Period
from 1955
Issuing entity
People's Republic of ChinaCirculating fen, jiao and yuan coinage of the People's Republic of China.
Historical context
Coinage was introduced gradually alongside renminbi banknotes, with the smallest denominations issued first.
Design
- Obverse
- State arms or denomination depending on series
- Reverse
- Denomination and date
Identification
- Series
- Distinguish early aluminium fen coins from later jiao and yuan issues
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Series dates, metals and specifications to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Mint attribution to be confirmed
- Catalogue numbers require transcription