27 November 2002 a more secure 100-krone banknote was issued with a hologram and fluorescent colours which are visible under ultraviolet light. The motifs and format are the same as the previous 100-krone banknote issued on 22 November 1999.
Format 135 x 72 mm. Issued on November 27, 2002.
The hologram gives movement to the banknote
The hologram is an important security feature because it enables the recipient to verify the authenticity of a banknote quickly. It cannot be colour copied.
When the banknotes are tilted various motifs appear: 2 music notes, the Roman numeral "C" and the number "100". When the note is tilted the "C" grows larger and a rainbow appears. Through a magnifying glass one can see, the outer side of the line in the "C", that contains a microprinted text with the number "100".
Fluorescent colours – invisible in daylight
There are fluorescent colours on the face and reverse of the banknote. An invisible mo-tive on the face of the banknote shine under ultraviolet light. The orange print on the reverse shine under ultraviolet light. The invisible motifs and colours are printed together with the portrait and other motifs.
The previous 100-krone banknote issued on 22 November 1999 (format 135 x 72 mm):
The portrait of Carl Nielsen
The face of the banknote bears a portrait of the composer Carl Nielsen (9 June 1865 – 3 October 1931). Carl Nielsen was an orchestra leader, conductor and music teacher, but above all a very versatile composer. He contributed more than 250 works to the Danish treasury of song, e.g. Som en rejselysten flåde (1921). He also wrote operas such as Maskerade (1905-06), and symphonic works.
The basilisk on the reverse
A basilisk from Tømmerby Kirke in Vester Hanherred in northern Denmark is the inspiration for the motif on reverse of the 100-krone banknote. A basilisk is part snake, part dragon and part cock. Basilisk means "little king" and the figure is recognisable by its crown.
The most popular Danish banknote
Around half of all Danish banknotes in circulation are 100-krone banknotes, making it the principal banknote in the series.
