The term Dutch Coin refers to four coins used in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. The first is the GUILDER, a 7-letter coin that was the main currency of the Netherlands from the 16th century until 2002. The second is the Stiver, a 6-letter coin that was the smallest denomination of the GUILDER and was in circulation from the 16th century until the 19th century. The third is the FLORIN, a 6-letter coin that was introduced in the 14th century and was the first gold coin to be used in Europe. Finally, the fourth is the Doit, a 4-letter coin that was the smallest denomination of the FLORIN and was in circulation from the 15th century until the 19th century.