florin

• Nom désignant une ancienne monnaie d'or ou d'argent utilisée dans divers pays européens, désormais largement tombée en désuétude.

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 (monnaie historique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesguilder

2. Modern currencyB2formal

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

   Florin (monnaie moderne)

   • 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.

   Synonymesguildergulden