Jiao (currency)

A jiao ( ; , or in Wade–Giles, chiao), or mao () (Cantonese: hou []), is a unit of currency used in China, including the Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. One jiao is equal to of a yuan or 10 fēn (分).

Denominations

• The Renminbi has coins of 1, 2 and 5 jiao. The two jiao coin is no longer in circulation.
• The New Taiwan dollar has coins of 5 jiao (rarely used).
• The Hong Kong dollar has coins of 1, 2 and 5 hou (known as 10, 20 and 50 cents).
• The Macanese pataca has coins of 1, 2 and 5 hou (known as 10, 20 and 50 avos).

See also

• Dime (United States coin)
• Fen (currency)
• Chinese yuan

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