florin

• Substantiv, das eine alte Gold- oder Silbermünze bezeichnet, die in verschiedenen europäischen Ländern verwendet wurde und heute weitgehend außer Gebrauch ist.

A noun referring to a former gold or silver coin used in various European countries, now largely obsolete as currency.

1. Historical currencyC2formal

   A gold coin first issued in Florence in the 13th century, later used as a standard currency in various European countries.

   Florin

   • The florin was widely used in medieval trade across Europe.
   • Merchants in Florence minted the first florins in 1252.
   • The British florin was worth two shillings before decimalization.

   Synonymeguilder

2. Modern currencyB2formal

   The current currency unit of Aruba (Aruban florin) and formerly of the Netherlands (Dutch guilder).

   Florin

   • The Aruban florin is pegged to the US dollar.
   • Tourists can exchange dollars for florins at the airport.
   • The Dutch florin was replaced by the euro in 2002.

   Synonymeguildergulden