Fen (currency) explained

A fen (Cantonese: sin [{{zh|links=no|c=仙}}]), is a unit of currency used in Greater China, including the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong (called a cent in English) and Macao (called an avo in Portuguese). One fen is equal to of a yuan or of a Chinese jiao.

• Renminbi were issued in coin denominations of 1, 2, and 5 fen^[1] and also banknote denominations of 1, 2, and 5 fen.^[2]
• The character Chinese: 分 is also used to translate "cent" in other currencies. A euro cent is called Chinese: t=歐分|s=欧分|p=Ōufēn|labels=no in Chinese.

See also

• Cent (currency)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chinese renminbi fen coins . 2013-12-20.
2. Web site: Chinese renminbi fen banknotes . 2013-12-20.