Money, cards and MobilePay
Denmark pays in Danish kroner, not euros, and most payments are made by card or phone. Currency, cash rules, MobilePay limits and fees, Dankort, ATMs and tipping.
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Is the Danish 1000-krone note still valid?
No, the 1000-krone note from the 2009 series is no longer valid.
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Why do Danish coins have a hole in the middle?
In Denmark the 1, 2 and 5-krone coins have a hole in the middle.
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Which coins are used in Denmark?
The Danish coin set has six coins: 50 øre and 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 kroner.
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Which banknotes are valid in Denmark?
As of November 2026 Denmark has four valid banknotes: 50, 100, 200 and 500 kroner.
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Do Greenland and the Faroe Islands use Danish banknotes?
Danish banknotes, today and in the coming series, are used both in Denmark and in Greenland.
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Why is Denmark not in the euro?
Denmark has an opt-out in the EU Treaty that lets it stay outside the euro area even when it meets all the conditions.
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How is the Danish krone pegged to the euro?
The Danish krone takes part in ERM II at a central rate of 746,038 kroner per 100 euro.