The Dutch Monetary Unit, also known as the Dutch Guilder, was the official currency of the Netherlands until it was replaced by the euro in 2002. The term "guilder" originates from the Dutch word "gulden," which means "golden." Synonyms for the Dutch Monetary Unit include "florin," "stuiver," and "knicker." The Florin was used in the Netherlands before the introduction of the guilder in the 17th century, while the stuiver was a smaller currency unit that was used alongside the guilder. The knicker, also known as the Rijksdaalder, was a larger coin denomination equivalent to two and a half guilders.