Understand 'guilder' as an obsolete currency, replaced by the euro in 2002. The guilder ceased being legal tender after the euro was introduced.
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Regional Usage
Recognize that 'guilder' specifically refers to Dutch currency, not used globally. Tourists to the Netherlands before 2002 would exchange their money for guilders.
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Cultural Reference
Link 'guilder' to Dutch history and culture as part of understanding its context. Many Dutch paintings were once bought with guilders.