Ducat

usgb/ˈdʌkət/
noun

A coin used in the past in various European countries.

They gave him fifty ducats for his work.
Visual representation of "ducat" - A coin used in the past in various European countries.

Often appears as...

  • gold ducat
  • venetian ducat
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Historical Value

Associated with significant historical events and periods like the Renaissance.

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This old painting might be worth thousands of ducats!
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Cultural Reference

Often mentioned in old literature, theater, or films set in historical Europe.

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Shakespeare's characters often pay with ducats.
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Not Modern Currency

Don't use it to refer to contemporary money; it's an outdated term.

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You won't find ducats in today's shops.
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