Sweden Coins
The official currency of Sweden is the Swedish krona (SEK), which has been the country's currency since 1873. Swedish numismatics has a rich history dating back centuries, reflecting the economic and cultural evolution of this Nordic nation.
Current currency in circulation
The current Swedish monetary system consists of coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 kronor, as well as banknotes of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kronor. In 2016, Sweden introduced a new series of coins and banknotes with modernized designs depicting important historical and cultural figures of the country. Notably, Sweden is one of the countries that has made the most progress towards a cashless society, with widespread use of electronic and mobile payments.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Prior to the krone, Sweden used several coins, including the riksdaler and the copper daler. An important milestone in Swedish numismatics was the issuance of the copper plates in the 17th century, which were the largest and heaviest coins ever minted for general circulation. Another notable fact is that Sweden was the first European country to introduce bank bills in 1661, through the Bank of Stockholm. Swedish numismatics is also known for the "Silver Round", a medieval coin that circulated widely in northern Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries.
| Country | Sweden |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Swedish krona (SEK) |
| 1€ | 11,59kr |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Estocolm |
| ISO2 | SE |
| ISO3 | SWE |
| Catalogued coins | 719 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Sweden 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 Catalog
5 ecu (Gustavus Adolphus)
20 ecu (Gustavus Adolphus)
1/4 öre (Kristina Vasa)
1/6 öre (Karl XII)
1/6 öre (Karl XII)
1 öre (Frederik I)
1 skilling (Karl XIII)
1/2 skilling (Karl XIV Johan)
10 öre (Oscar I)
1 öre (Oscar I)
2 öre (Oscar I)
2 öre (Carl XV)
1 carolin (Carl XV)
1 öre (Oscar II)
1 öre (Oscar II)
2 öre (Oscar II)
5 öre (Oscar II)
10 öre (Oscar II)
25 öre (Oscar II)
1 öre (Oscar II)
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