Denmark Coins
The official currency of Denmark is the Danish krone (DKK), which has been the country's currency since 1875. Throughout its history, Denmark has had a rich numismatic tradition, with various coins and monetary systems reflecting its economic and cultural evolution.
Danish krone: current currency
The Danish krone is divided into 100 øre and is available in coins of 50 øre, 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 kroner. Banknotes circulate in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kronor. Despite being a member of the European Union, Denmark has chosen to maintain its own currency rather than adopt the euro, thus preserving its monetary autonomy and national identity in the financial sphere.
Danish monetary history
Prior to the introduction of the krone, Denmark used the rigsdaler as its main currency from the 16th century until 1873. During this period, the country underwent several changes in its monetary system, including the adoption of the gold standard in 1873. An important milestone in Danish numismatics was the minting of the first 20-kroner gold coin in 1873, which marked the beginning of the modern era of Danish coinage and laid the foundation for the country's current monetary system.
| Country | Denmark |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Krone (DKK) |
| 1€ | 7,46kr |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Copenhagen |
| ISO2 | DK |
| ISO3 | DNK |
| Catalogued coins | 809 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Denmark coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin catalogs related to Denmark
You can consult other coins related to Denmark, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
- Greenland (Danish krone)
Coin Catalog
20 kroner (Ascension to the throne of Frederik X)
1 skilling dansk
1 skilling dansk
1 skilling dansk
1 rigsbankskilling
2 rigsbankskilling
4 rigsbankskilling / 1¼ schilling courant
1/2 rigsbankskilling
1 rigsbankskilling
4 skilling rigsmont
1 skilling rigsmont
16 skilling rigsmønt
16 skilling rigsmønt
1/2 skilling rigsmont
1 skilling rigsmont
10 kroner
20 kroner
1 ore
1 ore
2 ore
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