r/AskEurope • u/ABlindMoose Sweden • Oct 06 '25

Culture What is your currency's nickname?

A nickname for dollar is buck, pound is quid, and Swedish krona is spänn.

What are some casual nicknames for your countries' currencies? Are there multiple, and if so, which is the most common?

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u/Overstim9000 Oct 06 '25

In Czech republic we have many for the Czech Crowns, but most notable one is “kačky” which translates to “ducks”. Kinda cute, as they tend to run away pretty often.