Convert Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Chinese Yuan [CNY] to United States Dollar [USD], or Convert United States Dollar to Chinese Yuan.
How to Convert Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar
1 CNY = 7.1739 USD
Example: convert 15 CNY to USD:
15 CNY = 15 × 7.1739 USD = 107.6085 USD
Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar Conversion Table
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Chinese Yuan
The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is the official currency of China, also known as Renminbi (RMB), and is used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Chinese Yuan was introduced in 1949 following the establishment of the People's Republic of China. It has undergone various reforms and reforms, including decimalization in the 1950s and modernization efforts in recent decades to stabilize and internationalize the currency.
Current Use
Today, the CNY is widely used domestically across China and is increasingly recognized internationally, with the Chinese government promoting its use in global trade and finance. It is also a component of the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights (SDR).
United States Dollar
The United States Dollar (USD) is the official currency of the United States of America, used as a standard unit of monetary value and exchange.
History/Origin
The USD was established in 1792 with the Coinage Act, replacing the Continental Congress's Continental Currency. It has since become one of the world's dominant reserve currencies, influenced by the economic growth of the U.S. and global financial markets.
Current Use
The USD is widely used domestically and internationally for trade, investment, and as a reserve currency. It is the most traded currency in the foreign exchange market and is used as the standard currency in many international transactions.