rigsdaler (Meaning)
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rigsdaler (n.)
A Danish coin worth about fifty-four cents. It was the former unit of value in Denmark.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rigsdaler
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rigsdaler Sentence Examples
- The rigsdaler was the currency of Denmark and Norway until the introduction of the krone in 1873.
- During the 17th and 18th centuries, the rigsdaler was one of Europe's most stable and widely used currencies.
- The rigsdaler was subdivided into 96 rigsbank skilling.
- The rigsdaler's value fluctuated over time due to changes in the supply of silver and gold.
- Trade and commerce in Denmark-Norway were conducted using the rigsdaler as the primary unit of exchange.
- The rigsdaler coinage included various denominations, such as the species rigsdaler, courant rigsdaler, and banco rigsdaler.
- The rigsdaler underwent several reforms and modifications during its existence to address economic challenges.
- The rigsdaler's stability contributed to the economic prosperity of Denmark-Norway during the colonial period.
- Many historical documents and records from the Danish-Norwegian era reference transactions in rigsdaler.
- The rigsdaler remains an important symbol of Denmark and Norway's economic history.
FAQs About the word rigsdaler
A Danish coin worth about fifty-four cents. It was the former unit of value in Denmark.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rigsdaler was the currency of Denmark and Norway until the introduction of the krone in 1873.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the rigsdaler was one of Europe's most stable and widely used currencies.
The rigsdaler was subdivided into 96 rigsbank skilling.
The rigsdaler's value fluctuated over time due to changes in the supply of silver and gold.
