krone
- The basic monetary unit of Denmark and Norway, equal to 100 øre. nounI exchanged my dollars for Danish krone at the airport.The Norwegian krone has fluctuated in value against the euro.
- A former monetary unit of Austria, equal to 100 heller, used before the introduction of the schilling. nounIn the early 20th century, the Austrian krone was the currency used in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.Collectors often seek out old coins and notes from the Austrian krone era.