Convert United States Dollar to Chinese Yuan
Please provide values below to convert United States Dollar [USD] to Chinese Yuan [CNY], or Convert Chinese Yuan to United States Dollar.
How to Convert United States Dollar to Chinese Yuan
1 USD = 0.139394192837926 CNY
Example: convert 15 USD to CNY:
15 USD = 15 × 0.139394192837926 CNY = 2.0909128925689 CNY
United States Dollar to Chinese Yuan Conversion Table
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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.
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).