Schilling

usgb/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
noun

A former currency of Austria, replaced by the Euro.

He paid me 300 schillings for the antique book.
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Historical Currency

Understand that 'Schilling' is obsolete and of historic interest, relevant for old texts or discussions about Austrian history.

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During my research on the Austrian economy, I often came across references to the Schilling.
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Euro's Predecessor

The Euro replaced the Schilling in 2002, so it's important when discussing the EU's financial history or Austria pre-Euro.

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Austria adopted the Euro in 2002, putting an end to the Schilling.
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