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Can you still use the 1,000-kroner note in Denmark?

Withdrawn notes and the current series

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Short answer

No. The 1,000-kroner note, together with all notes older than the 2009 series, was withdrawn and lost its value as means of payment after 31 May 2025. By the end of May 2026, notes worth more than 21.2 billion kroner had been returned. The other notes of the 2009 series are still valid, and about 43 billion kroner of them were in circulation in 2026. Old notes can still be redeemed through Danmarks Nationalbank after the deadline.

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Why

  1. Large notes are rarely used in everyday payments.
  2. Large notes are attractive for hiding money.
  3. A new banknote series is being prepared.

Details

A new series of Danish banknotes is planned for 2028–2029.

Tip

If you find old notes at home, do not try to pay with them in a shop; contact Danmarks Nationalbank about redemption.

What may differ

The conditions for redeeming old notes after the deadline can be strict and may change.

Common misconception

All Danish banknotes stay valid forever.

What actually happens

Older notes can be withdrawn, as the 1,000-kroner note and pre-2009 notes were in 2025.

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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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