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Can you still exchange old Danish banknotes from before 2009?

Older series are gone, 2009 notes stay

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Short answer

No, banknotes from the older series of 1944, 1952, 1972 and 1997 can no longer be exchanged. They stopped being legal tender on 31 May 2025, and after the final deadline of 31 May 2026 they became worthless. Until then they could be handed in at exchange points in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense, opened on 2 December 2024. Notes from the 2009 series in 50, 100, 200 and 500 kroner are still valid and do not need to be exchanged.

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Why

  1. Only about 30 % of the older notes came back.
  2. 2.4 billion kroner in older notes was never returned.
  3. The 2009 series is not affected.

Details

In the last days before the deadline, from 29 to 31 May 2026, it was possible to register notes online for later hand-in.

Tip

Keep old notes as souvenirs only; spend or deposit your 2009-series notes as normal.

What may differ

About 7,000 people and firms who made contact before the deadline are being contacted to finish their cases.

Common misconception

Every old Danish banknote can always be exchanged at Nationalbanken.

What actually happens

The 1944, 1952, 1972 and 1997 series and the 1000-krone note are worthless since 1 June 2026.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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