Wednesday, January 27, 2016

China 1 Jiao (1980)

Jiao (Chinese: 角), or Mao, or Hou (Chinese: 毫) in Cantonese, is a unit of currency used in Greater China, including People's Republic of China (Mainland China), Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong and Macao. One Jiao is equal to one-tenth of a Yuan or ten Fēn (分).

One Yuan = 10 Jiao. One Jiao = 10 Fen.

The size of this note is 115 x 52 mm. 

The 1 jiao note celebrates the diverse heritage of China's people.

Obverse: A Gaoshan and a Manchu ethnic group member at left

Reverse: Arms at center

Gift from a tea trader from China.