Real coins·4 April 2026·4 min read
The Czech koruna — heir of the thaler
The name "crown" is used by many European currencies and recalls the time of kings who minted coins.
The "crown" (koruna) is a currency used by several countries (Czechia, former Austro-Hungarian states), a name from the royal crown once engraved on coins.
A shared heritage
Many "crown" currencies descend from the old Austro-Hungarian system and silver thalers. The name is a living memory of when money bore the insignia of royal power.
