gulden (Meaning)
Wordnet
gulden (n)
the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents
formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 cents
Webster
gulden (n.)
See Guilder.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gulden
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gulden Sentence Examples
- The Dutch medieval silver coin, known as a gulden, was highly valued throughout Europe.
- During the Golden Age, the Dutch gulden became one of the most stable and trusted currencies in the world.
- The Dutch gulden was subdivided into 100 cents, with various coins and notes in circulation.
- In 1999, the gulden was replaced by the euro as part of the European Monetary Union.
- Despite its discontinuation, the gulden remains a symbol of Dutch economic prosperity and history.
- Collectors still eagerly seek out rare gulden coins, especially those from the Golden Age.
- The name "gulden" is derived from the German word "guldin," meaning "golden."
- The gulden was also used in various other countries, including Belgium, Luxembourg, and Austria.
- The guilder, a currency used in the Netherlands Antilles, is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a gulden.
- The gulden has played a significant role in shaping Dutch economic and cultural history.
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the basic unit of money in Suriname; equal to 100 cents, formerly the basic unit of money in the Netherlands; equal to 100 centsSee Guilder.
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The Dutch medieval silver coin, known as a gulden, was highly valued throughout Europe.
During the Golden Age, the Dutch gulden became one of the most stable and trusted currencies in the world.
The Dutch gulden was subdivided into 100 cents, with various coins and notes in circulation.
In 1999, the gulden was replaced by the euro as part of the European Monetary Union.
