dutch florin
Definition
- Noun:
- A former basic unit of currency in the Netherlands: The "Dutch florin" was the primary monetary unit of the Netherlands until it was replaced by the euro. It was subdivided into 100 cents.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The antique vase was priced at fifty Dutch florins in the old catalog.
- Before adopting the euro, prices in the Netherlands were listed in Dutch florins and cents.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Numismatic Context: The term is primarily used in historical, economic, or numismatic (coin collecting) discussions to refer to the pre-euro currency of the Netherlands.
- Collectors seek coins minted in Dutch florins.
Variants and Related Words
- Guilder: This is the more common English name for the same currency unit. "Dutch florin" and "guilder" are often used interchangeably.
- The Dutch guilder was a stable currency for decades.
- NLG: The official ISO 4217 currency code for the Dutch guilder/florin.
- Florin: A more general term for various historical gold or silver coins used in Europe; the "Dutch florin" is a specific instance.
Synonyms
- Guilder: The standard synonym.
- Netherlands guilder: A fuller, more descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- (To be) worth a pretty florin: An idiom suggesting something is valuable (using the general term "florin").
- That painting must be worth a pretty florin.
Noun
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formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents
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