Currency Profile

Icelandic Krona (ISK)

The Icelandic krona is Iceland's official currency and is managed by the Central Bank of Iceland. Routine ISK amounts are quoted without decimal places.

ISO codeISK
Symbolkr
Central bankCentral Bank of Iceland
Minor unitNot applicable
RegionEurope
Statusactive
Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Iceland

Currency facts

About the Icelandic Krona

ISK remains Iceland's national unit despite the country's close economic links with Europe. The kr abbreviation can describe several Nordic currencies, so ISK is the precise identifier.

Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Iceland

Currency coverage

Where the Icelandic krona is official

Official tenderIceland

Countries

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FAQ

ISK questions

What is ISK?

ISK is the ISO 4217 code for the Icelandic krona. The Icelandic krona is Iceland's official currency and is managed by the Central Bank of Iceland. Routine ISK amounts are quoted without decimal places.

Who issues the Icelandic krona?

The Central Bank of Iceland is the principal monetary authority associated with the Icelandic krona.

Where is ISK official tender?

ISK is official tender in Iceland.

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

Sources and review

Official references and editorial review