The czech koruna is the official currency of the Czech Republic. It is often referred to by other names such as Czech crown, Kč, or CZK. In some contexts, it may also be referred to as the Czechoslovak koruna, especially in reference to historical currency prior to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993. Some synonyms used in English for the czech koruna include the Bohemian crown, Moravian crown, or simply the Czech currency. In Czech language, it is also called 'koruna česká' or 'Koruna'. Regardless of how it is referred to, the czech koruna remains an important symbol of the Czech economy and culture.