Denmark Money and Exchange Rate

Danish Krone (DKK; symbol kr) = 100 øre. Notes are in denominations of kr1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of kr20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50 øre.

The 25 øre coin was removed from circulation in October 2008 but will be accepted by banks until 1 October 2011.

Personal cheques cannot be used by visitors to Denmark. Some banks may refuse to exchange large foreign bank notes.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. There are plenty of ATMs.

Can be cashed by banks and hotels, and can be used at most restaurants and shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

Mon to Wed and Fri 0930-1700, Thurs 0930-1800. Some banks in Copenhagen are open Mon-Fri 0930-1700. Some bureaux de change are open until 2400.

1.00 GBP = 8.25 DKK

1.00 USD = 5.5 DKK

1.00 EUR = 7.43 DKK

Currency conversion rates as of 22 March 2010