I'm trying to recall the name of the old currency used in the Netherlands. I remember it being used in the past, but I can't seem to remember its name now. What was it called?
7 answers
HanjiArtistryCraftsmanshipMasterpiece
Fri Nov 22 2024
The Dutch guilder, also known as the gulden in Dutch, was a widely used currency.
Daniela
Fri Nov 22 2024
However, in the late 20th century, the European Union introduced the euro as a single currency.
ZenHarmony
Fri Nov 22 2024
Pronounced as (ˈɣʏldən) in International Phonetic Alphabet, the guilder played a significant role in the Netherlands' economic history.
Leonardo
Fri Nov 22 2024
Between 1999 and 2002, during the transition period, the guilder was officially recognized as a "national subunit" of the euro.
Tommaso
Fri Nov 22 2024
In 2002, the guilder was officially replaced by the euro, marking a new era for the Netherlands' monetary system.