a silver and cupronickel coin and monetary unit of Sweden, equal to 100 öre. Kr., kr.
the monetary unit of the Faeroe Islands, equal to 100 öre. Kr., kr.
1870–75; < Swedish < Medieval Latin corōna; see króna
1885–90; < Icelandic < Medieval Latin corōna gold coin (so called because it bore the imprint of a crown); see crown
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The króna lost half its value in the three years to the end of 2010, while GDP plunged by 15% during the slump – the biggest contraction recorded by a wealthy economy during the crisis.
From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2018
By 2016 the economy was growing by as much as 7.2% before the pace moderated as a result of the króna appreciating in value.
From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2018
The fee was one billion ISK – Eve’s virtual currency, named after the Icelandic króna.
From The Guardian • May 12, 2015
Maybe the króna and other tiny-country currencies have a future after all.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2012
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