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What currency does Denmark use?

The krone, its notes and coins

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Short answer

Denmark uses its own currency, the Danish krone, with the code DKK. Only Danmarks Nationalbank may issue banknotes and coins in Denmark. As of November 2026 the valid banknotes are 50, 100, 200 and 500 kroner, and the coins are 50 øre and 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 kroner. The krone is kept in a fixed exchange rate against the euro, but the euro is not the currency of Denmark.

Danish kroner and euro

Why

  1. Prices in shops are in kroner.
  2. The 1000-krone note is no longer valid.
  3. The krone moves very little against the euro.

Details

Since 2 December 2025 new coins with King Frederik X are in circulation alongside the older coins.

Tip

If you bring old Danish cash from an earlier trip, check that it is not a 1000-krone note or a note from before the 2009 series.

What may differ

A completely new banknote series is expected in 2028–2029, so the look of the notes will change.

Common misconception

Denmark is in the EU, so it uses the euro.

What actually happens

Denmark is an EU member but keeps the Danish krone as its currency.

People also ask

  • Does Denmark use the euro?
  • Which banknotes are valid in Denmark?
  • Where can I see the official krone exchange rate?

Sources

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

Danish kroner and euro
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