doubloon

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Noun — A former Spanish gold coin that was also used across Spain's American colonies.

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gold doubloon Spanish doubloon chest of doubloons pirate doubloons

Doubloon turns up mainly in historical writing and pirate fiction rather than everyday conversation.

Etymology

Doubloon comes from French doublon, which was taken from Spanish doblón. That Spanish word was an enlarged form of doble, meaning double, because the coin was worth twice as much as another coin called the pistole.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a doubloon?

A doubloon was an old Spanish gold coin also used in Spain's American colonies.

Why is a doubloon called that?

The name comes from a Spanish word meaning double, since the coin was worth twice a pistole.

Are doubloons still used as currency today?

No, doubloons are historical coins and are no longer used as everyday money.

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