Original: The Slovak koruna or Slovak crown ( , literally meaning Slovak crown ) was the currency of Slovakia between 8 February 1993 and 31 December 2008 , and could be used for cash payment until the 16 January 2009 .
Simplified: The Slovak Crown or Slovak Koruna ( in Slovak , Slovenská koruna , '' koruna '' means crown ) has been the currency used in Slovakia since February 8 , 1993 .