koruna

[ kawr-uh-nah ]

noun

, plural ko·ru·ny [kawr, -, uh, -nee], ko·run [kawr, -oon], ko·ru·nas.

1. an aluminum bronze coin and monetary unit of the Czech Republic, equal to 100 halers. : Kčs.
2. a monetary unit of Slovakia until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 halier.

koruna

/ kɒˈruːnə /

noun

1. the standard monetary unit of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, divided into 100 hellers

Word History and Origins

Origin of koruna¹

1925–30; < Czech < Latin corōna a crown, wreath; corona

Example Sentences

“The main uncertainty is the duration of the global factors which recently caused the koruna to depreciate,” the central bank said in a statement.

From Wall Street Journal

But my Czech currency, koruna, which I had dutifully exchanged at the airport at near criminal rates, was not accepted.

From The Guardian

Even the Czech central bank was forced in early April to abandon a cap on the koruna.

From Economist

The Czech currency, the koruna, dipped slightly on Tuesday against the euro after news of the resignations, but it quickly recovered.

From New York Times

Now, as a guide, he makes 22,000 koruna each year.

From The Guardian