noun
- The basic monetary unit of the Czech Republic.
- The basic monetary unit of Slovakia.
Usage: Also used historically as the currency of Austria-Hungary and other Central European countries.
Usage: Replaced by the euro in 2009.
Examples
- The price of the souvenir was 500 koruna.
- When traveling to Prague, you'll need to exchange your dollars for koruna.
- The koruna has fluctuated against the euro in recent years.
- A cup of coffee in the Czech Republic typically costs around 50 koruna.
- Before Slovakia adopted the euro, the koruna was its official currency.