1915–20; < Polish złoty literally, of gold, golden, adj. derivative of złoto gold
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Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization—one of the company’s preferred metrics—rose to 4.57 billion zloty from 4.10 billion zloty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Net profit for the year was 1.50 billion zloty, compared with 1.74 billion after the company booked higher costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
"The zloty should continue to strengthen further in the near-term in anticipation of improving relations with the EU that will help to support growth and attract capital inflows."
From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2023
Poland’s currency, the zloty, was slightly stronger after the rate cut.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
I spent the day making bargains, and the next day, I had 340 zloty.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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