Definition

Noun: 1. The basic monetary unit of Haiti: The gourde is the official currency of Haiti, subdivided into 100 centimes.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The price for the local artwork was 500 gourdes.
  • He exchanged his US dollars for Haitian gourdes at the airport.
  • The inflation rate has significantly affected the value of the gourde.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in international finance and travel contexts when discussing the Haitian economy or currency exchange rates.
• It is typically abbreviated as HTG (Haitian Gourde) in formal financial markets and currency listings.

Variants and Related Words

• Centime (noun): A subunit of the gourde; one hundredth of a gourde.
  • Some small items may still be priced in centimes.

Synonyms

• HTG (abbreviation): The official three-letter currency code for the Haitian gourde.
• Currency: A more general term for a system of money used in a particular country.

Related Phrases

• Gourde banknote: Refers to the paper money of Haiti.
  • The new 1000-gourde banknote features a historical figure.
• Gourde coin: Refers to the metallic money of Haiti.
  • She paid with a few gourde coins.

Noun

1. the basic unit of money in Haiti