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China Circulating

Browse 7 China circulating series, spanning from 1955 to the present day. Popular series include the Yuan, 5 Jiao, 2 Jiao.

Yuan circulating coin

Yuan

1980 – Date
40 coins
5 Jiao circulating coin

5 Jiao

1980 – Date
39 coins
2 Jiao circulating coin

2 Jiao

1980 – 1986
3 coins
Jiao circulating coin

Jiao

1980 – Date
40 coins
5 Fen circulating coin

5 Fen

1955 – 2000
27 coins
2 Fen circulating coin

2 Fen

1956 – 2000
34 coins
Fen circulating coin

Fen

1955 – Date
54 coins

Most-collected China circulating coins on LuckyCoin

  1. 1981 Yuan
    1981 Yuan
    31 collectors
  2. 1985 Yuan
    1985 Yuan
    29 collectors
  3. 1991 Yuan
    27 collectors
  4. 1983 Yuan
    1983 Yuan
    26 collectors
  5. 2000 Yuan
    21 collectors
  6. 1999 Yuan
    18 collectors
  7. 1997 Yuan
    20 collectors
  8. 1995 Yuan
    21 collectors

See all most-collected coins →See all most-collected sets →

Other China denominations

  • Circulating Commemoratives4
  • Bullion Pandas36
  • Bullion Lunars21
  • Bullion Commemoratives28

Frequently Asked Questions

How many China circulating series are there?
LuckyCoin tracks 7 China circulating series, from 1955 to the present day, including the Yuan, 5 Jiao, 2 Jiao.
When was the first China circulating minted?
The earliest China circulating series on LuckyCoin began in 1955. Browse individual series to see year-by-year mintage figures and value-by-grade tables.
Which China circulating series are still being minted today?
4 China circulating series remain in active production, including the Yuan, 5 Jiao, Jiao and others.
How do I look up the value of a China circulating?
Pick a series below, then select the year and mintmark of your coin. Each coin page shows estimated market values at every grade on the Sheldon scale (1–70), plus live eBay listings for comparable examples.