florin

• Sustantivo que designa una antigua moneda de oro o plata utilizada en diversos países europeos, hoy en gran parte fuera de circulación; también se refiere a la unidad monetaria neerlandesa anterior al euro.

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.

   Florín (moneda histórica)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosguilder

2. Modern currencyB2formal

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

   Florín (moneda moderna)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosguildergulden