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Early aluminum Fen and Jiao issues (1953+) featuring the PRC National Emblem.

The standard circulating coinage of the People's Republic of China introduced alongside the 1999 Fifth Series of the Renminbi. This iconic lineup features botanical reverse themes, giving it the numismatic name 'Flower Series'. It includes the large steel 1 Yuan (Chrysanthemum), the distinct brass-plated steel 5 Jiao (Lotus), and the aluminum 1 Jiao (Orchid).

The current upgraded coinage series of China, launched in 2019 to improve anti-counterfeiting and production efficiency. All denominations were significantly downsized. The 5 Jiao completely abandoned its traditional yellow brass plating in favor of nickel-plated steel, shifting the entire family to a uniform silver color. The top 1 Yuan coin features micro-text and latent security imagery within the numeral.