What is another word for schillings?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪlɪŋz] (IPA)

Schillings was the official currency used in Austria until it was replaced by the Euro in 2002. The term 'schillings' is now mainly used in reference to historical currency. Some synonyms that have been used for this currency include the Austrian crown, which was its name from 1892-1918, and the Austrian shilling which was the currency's name from 1945-2002. Other synonyms that have been employed include the Austrian dollar, the Austrian florin, the Austrian gulden, the Austrian kreuzer, and simply the shilling. The currency was subdivided into 100 Groschen, and sometimes referred to as such. Its history spans several centuries and is a testament to the economic growth and evolution of Austria and Europe.

What are the hypernyms for Schillings?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Schillings

Partisan statements were made that whereas in the beginning of the war the Dutch allowed 43 schillings for an English pound they gradually lowered the exchange to 28 schillings.
"The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896"
William Arthur Shaw

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