Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

guilder

Noun
/ˈɡɪl.dər/
Definition
The guilder is a historical unit of currency that was used in the Netherlands and its former colonies.
Examples
  • When traveling in the Netherlands before 2002, you would need to exchange your currency for guilders.
  • Many collectors seek out old guilder coins as part of their numismatic collections.
Meaning
A guilder was a money denomination once used in the Netherlands, which was replaced by the euro in 2002.
Synonyms
  • None (specific to historical currency context).