DKK · kr
Danish krone (DKK)
The Danish Krone (DKK) is the official currency of Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. It is pegged to the euro within the European Exchange Rate Mechanism II.
Convert this currency
Converted amount
0.1546 USD
Exchange rate
1 DKK = 0.154600 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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DKK · Danish krone
Danish Krone (DKK) Overview
The Danish Krone (DKK) has been the official currency of Denmark since 1875, when it replaced the Danish rigsdaler. It is also used in Greenland and the Faroe Islands, where local versions exist but are pegged to the DKK. The currency is issued by Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark.
Denmark is a member of the European Union but has opted out of adopting the euro. Instead, the DKK is pegged to the euro within the European Exchange Rate Mechanism II (ERM II), with a central rate of 7.46038 DKK per euro and a fluctuation band of ±2.25%. This policy ensures exchange rate stability, which is crucial for the Danish economy's close trade ties with the eurozone.
The Danish Krone is subdivided into 100 øre. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 50, 100, 200, 500, and 1000 kroner, while coins come in 1, 2, 5, 10, and 20 kroner, as well as 50 øre. The currency is known for its stability and low inflation, reflecting Denmark's sound fiscal and monetary policies.
- Code
- DKK
- Symbol
- kr
- Current rate
- USD / DKK
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1875, replacing the Danish rigsdaler.
- Official name
- Danish krone
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- øre · 1 DKK = 100 øre
- Countries
- Denmark
- Territories
- Greenland, Faroe Islands
- Issuing authority
- Danmarks Nationalbank
- Central bank
- Danmarks Nationalbank · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Fixed exchange rate within the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM II)
Common banknotes
50 kr · 100 kr · 200 kr · 500 kr · 1000 kr
Common coins
50 øre · 1 kr · 2 kr · 5 kr · 10 kr · 20 kr
Also known as
DKK · Danish krone · kr
Practical notes
- The Faroe Islands use a separate issue of banknotes, but the currency code is still DKK.
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Danish krone questions
What is the DKK exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/DKK. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert DKK online?
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