When will Denmark get new banknotes?
The coming banknote series
Short answer
Denmark plans a completely new banknote series from 2028–2029. It will have four notes: 50, 100, 200 and 500 kroner. The front of each note shows an important achievement and the person behind it: Inge Lehmann, Tycho Brahe, Arnarulunnguaq and Hans Christian Andersen. The back of all four notes shows the sea as a shared theme.
Why
- Inge Lehmann found Earth's solid inner core.
- Arnarulunnguaq took part in the Fifth Thule Expedition.
- Portraits will be in the watermark.
Details
The new notes will be used in both Denmark and Greenland.
Tip
Until the new notes arrive, the 2009 and 2009A series notes can be used as normal.
What may differ
The final look of the notes will be shown later, and the exact launch date may shift.
Common misconception
The new series will bring back a 1000-krone note.
What actually happens
The new series will have four notes, with 500 kroner as the highest.
People also ask
- Which banknotes are valid in Denmark?
- Is the 1000-krone note still valid?
- Do Greenland and the Faroe Islands use Danish notes?
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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