Jiao (currency)

A jiao, or mao (Cantonese: hou []), is a unit of currency used in Greater China, including the People's Republic of China (Mainland China), the Republic of China (Taiwan), Hong Kong and Macao. One jiao is equal to $1/10$ of a yuan or 10 fēn (分).


 * The Renminbi has coins of 1, 2 and 5 jiao. The 2 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).