What does KRONE mean?

Heres the information you requested: Krone 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. The basic monetary unit of Denmark and Norway, equal to 100 øre.
2. A former monetary unit of Austria and Germany, replaced by the euro in 2002.
3. A silver coin of Denmark, Norway, and Iceland, bearing the monogram of the reigning monarch.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /kroʊn/
• UK: /krəʊn/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "krone" comes from the Danish and Norwegian word for "crown." It was first introduced in Denmark and Norway in 1875 as the basic monetary unit. It was later adopted by Austria and Germany, but was replaced by the euro in 2002. The silver coin bearing the monogram of the reigning monarch is still used in Denmark, Norway, and Iceland as a collectors item.

5. Synonyms

None

6. Related Words

• Crone
• Krona
• Kroner

7. Example Sentences

1. He exchanged his dollars for kroner at the bank before his trip to Norway.
2. The krone was replaced by the euro in Austria and Germany in 2002.
3. She collected a rare krone coin from the 19th century.