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LEARN MORECurrency: | Danish krone |
Currency code: | DKK |
Central Bank: | Danmarks Nationalbank |
Currency symbol: | kr (s. krone, pl. kroner) |
Currency sub unit: | øre/strong> |
Bank notes: | 50 kr, 100 kr, 200 kr, 500 kr, 1,000 kr |
Coins: | 50-øre, 1 kr, 2 kr, 5 kr, 10 kr, 20 kr |
The Danish Krone (DKK) is the official currency used in the Kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. The Danish Currency is nicknamed the ‘Danish Crown’ in English, with the word Krone translated directly to English meaning crown.
The Krone Exchange Rate is pegged against the Euro, which means the currency value is fixed against the value of the Euro.
Denmark is a Scandinavian country comprised of the Jutland Peninsula and various islands. The Capital City, Cophenhagen is the largest city, home to royal palaces, cobbled streets and the Tivoli Garden.
Cappuccino
33 DKK
1 km taxi ride
15 DKK
3 course meal for 2
500 DKK
Average meal cost
119 DKK
Bottle of water
15 DKK
Simply order your Danish kroner online to lock in the rate, then choose to collect at your local store or at the airport before you fly!
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LEARN MOREAlthough some Danish merchants do accept payment with Euros, they are not obliged do so. If you want to be safe, be sure to buy Danish Krone before you travel.
Some merchants in Malmo may accept Danish Krone, however the exchange rate may not be weighted in your favour. If you intend to make a purchase in DKK cash, there may also be a chance that you will receive your change in Swedish Krona. If you are looking to visit Malmo, it may be wise to buy Swedish Krona before you set off.
Krone is not interchangeable between Scandinavian countries. Countries that use the krone are: