koruna
noun
ko·ru·na
ˈkȯr-ə-ˌnä 
ˈkär-
1
the basic monetary unit of Czech Republic see Money Table
2
[Slovak]
: the basic monetary unit of Slovakia from 1992 to 2009
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The offense carries a fine of 5,000 to 10,000 Czech koruna ($240-$480) and a driving ban of six months to a year.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The package of measures includes pension increases, pay hikes for state workers and 66 billion koruna in energy subsidies.
—Peter Laca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022
Analysts contend the koruna is the most resilient currency in Central Europe because the Czech National Bank built a stock of foreign-exchange reserves after the 2008 financial crisis.
—Julia-Ambra Verlaine, WSJ, 29 July 2022
The cost to police for refitting the vehicle with police markings and equipment, including a camera, radio and speedometer, was about 340,000 Czech koruna, or about $14,000, Vincalek said, noting that was less than the cost of a Skoda Scala station wagon.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 26 July 2022
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The package of measures includes pension increases, pay hikes for state workers and 66 billion koruna in energy subsidies.
—Peter Laca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022
Analysts contend the koruna is the most resilient currency in Central Europe because the Czech National Bank built a stock of foreign-exchange reserves after the 2008 financial crisis.
—Julia-Ambra Verlaine, WSJ, 29 July 2022
The cost to police for refitting the vehicle with police markings and equipment, including a camera, radio and speedometer, was about 340,000 Czech koruna, or about $14,000, Vincalek said, noting that was less than the cost of a Skoda Scala station wagon.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 26 July 2022
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“Koruna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/koruna. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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koruna
noun
ko·ru·na
ˈkȯr-ə-ˌnä
1
: the basic unit of money of Czech Republic and of Slovakia from 1992 to 2009
2
: a coin representing one koruna
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