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Denmark Currency

The Danish krone is the official currency of Denmark.

Official currency
Danish Krone (DKK)
RegionEurope
Central bankDanmarks Nationalbank

Country money overview

Money and currency

Official currencyDanish Krone (DKK, DKK)
Central bankDanmarks Nationalbank
Monetary frameworkDenmark uses the Danish krone as its official currency and participates in ERM II around a central rate against the euro.

Paying in Denmark

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Danish krone cash remains available, while cards and mobile payments account for much everyday spending.

Card acceptance

Payment cards are widely used, but acceptance and any merchant conditions vary by network and business.

Contactless payments

Contactless cards and mobile payments are common through participating banks and merchants.

ATM availability

ATMs dispense kroner; foreign-card support and fees depend on the operator, network and issuer.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare the final krone amount from card, ATM and cash exchange options rather than relying only on a reference rate.

Cash declaration

Danish Customs publishes current rules for travellers carrying large amounts of cash or valuables.

Exchange Rates

DKK to major currencies

Rate date: July 17, 2026
Denmark flagUnited States flagDKK/USD1 DKK = 0.15312 USDDenmark flagEuropean Union flagDKK/EUR1 DKK = 0.13363 EURDenmark flagJapan flagDKK/JPY1 DKK = 24.866 JPYDenmark flagChina flagDKK/CNY1 DKK = 1.0367 CNYDenmark flagUnited Kingdom flagDKK/GBP1 DKK = 0.11368 GBPDenmark flagCanada flagDKK/CAD1 DKK = 0.21487 CAD

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Related currencies

Denmark flagDKKDanish KroneUnited States flagUSDUnited States DollarEuropean Union flagEUREuroUnited Kingdom flagGBPBritish Pound

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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Rate data and official references

Data source: Frankfurter

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FAQ

Denmark currency questions

Which currency is used in Denmark?

Denmark uses the Danish krone as its official currency.

Does Denmark have multiple official currencies?

Denmark has one official currency: the Danish krone (DKK).

How can I compare the Danish krone?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Denmark's official currency with other major currencies.