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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