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CNYChinese Yuan
Buy and sell Chinese Yuan (CNY) in Auburn, Sydney
Today's live rates to buy yuan cash for your trip, or sell your leftover yuan back to us - over the counter at our Auburn store, 21 Auburn Road. 0% commission, no hidden fees.
You buy CNY at1 AUD = ¥4.6885
You sell CNY at1 CNY = A$0.2009
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0% commissionNo fees to buy or sell yuan
Walk in and collectPopular notes ready over the counter
We buy back yuanSell your leftover notes to us
About the Chinese Yuan
The yuan is the official currency of the People's Republic of China. Strictly, the currency itself is called the renminbi - "the people's currency" - while the yuan is the unit you actually count in, much the same way sterling is the currency and pounds are the units. On international markets it is quoted as CNY, and it is issued by the People's Bank of China.
One yuan divides into 10 jiao, and each jiao into 10 fen, so there are 100 fen to the yuan. Fen have effectively disappeared from everyday use. Notes run from ¥1 to ¥100 and coins cover 1 jiao, 5 jiao and ¥1.
Every note in circulation carries the same portrait, with the value shown in both numerals and Chinese characters. Because the ¥100 is the largest note, a big amount of yuan is a physically thick stack - worth keeping in mind when you decide how much cash to carry.
CurrencyRenminbi (yuan)
CodeCNY
Symbol¥
Subunit10 jiao / 100 fen
Issued byPeople's Bank of China
Notes¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥20, ¥50, ¥100
Coins1 jiao, 5 jiao, ¥1
Buying and selling yuan in Auburn
Whether you are heading to China or coming home with leftover cash, you can buy and sell yuan notes over the counter at our Auburn store - 0% commission, and the rate you see on this page is the rate you get.
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Call ahead for larger amounts
Popular notes are usually in stock to walk in. For a big order, call 02 9643 9224 and we will have it ready.
China travel money tips
Good to know: China runs on mobile payment, but cash still works everywhere
Alipay and WeChat Pay QR codes are used for almost everything in China, and setting them up as a visitor can be fiddly. Foreign Visa and Mastercard are often declined outside international hotels. Yuan cash is the simplest fallback and is accepted everywhere, which matters most outside the big cities.
Carry small notes
¥1, ¥5, ¥10 and ¥20 notes are the most useful for taxis, buses and markets - a ¥100 can be hard to break for a small purchase.
Do not rely on your card
Foreign cards work in some hotels and department stores, but plenty of restaurants, taxis and small shops take only cash or a local QR wallet.
Cash for street food and markets
Night markets, street stalls and small family restaurants are where cash is most useful - and where a lot of the best eating is.
Plan your cash before you fly
Buy your yuan here so you are not caught out by airport rates or a card that will not work on arrival.
Things to see in China
Ancient capitals, karst rivers and one of the world's great food cultures - and a little yuan cash on hand makes the day-to-day easier wherever you go.
Chinese yuan exchange - frequently asked questions
The live buy and sell rates for yuan are shown at the top of this page, each with a timestamp so you can see how current they are. For the exact rate at a given moment, call our Auburn store on 02 9643 9224 or check just before you visit.
Yes. Bring your leftover yuan notes to our Auburn store and we buy them back at our sell rate with 0% commission. Switch the calculator on this page to "Sell it back" to see today's buy-back rate for CNY.
No. TMEX charges 0% commission and no hidden fees on Chinese yuan, whether you are buying cash for a trip or selling leftover notes back to us. The rate on this page is the rate you get at the counter.
Yes. Popular yuan notes are usually available to walk in and buy, and for larger amounts we recommend calling 02 9643 9224 ahead so we can have your order ready for same-day collection at 21 Auburn Road, Auburn.
TMEX is at 21 Auburn Road, Auburn NSW 2144, a short drive from Lidcombe, Berala, Regents Park, Granville and Merrylands. We buy and sell yuan cash over the counter, Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Check our other currency rates
We stock a wide range of world currencies at our Auburn store - these are just a few of the popular ones. Open any to see its live rate.
Visit our Auburn store
Check the yuan rate, call to order, and collect your cash at the counter. 0% commission on every currency we hold.
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Mon to Fri, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Weekends and NSW public holidays closed.
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