The 1997 series


Abstract icon The 1997 series of banknotes was introduced over a period of two years, from 1997 to 1999. In the years 2002 to 2005 the banknote series was upgraded with two new security features - a hologram and fluorescent colours. In 2006, Danmarks Nationalbank initiated the process to design a new Danish banknote series to replace the existing series.The key motif on the face of each banknote is a portrait of an individual who made a significant contribution to Danish art or science. The motifs on the reverse of the banknotes are inspired by stone reliefs from Danish churches dating from just after the introduction of Christianity.

50-krone banknote

 

Format 125 x 72 mm.

The 50-krone banknote in the 1997 series was issued in an upgraded version with a hologram and fluorescent colours in August 2005. The motifs are the same as on the previous 50-krone banknote from 1999. There is a portrait of the writer Karen Blixen on the face of the banknote and a centaur on the reverse. The first version of the 50-krone banknote was issued on 7 May 1999.

100-krone banknote

 

Format 135 x 72 mm.

The 100-krone banknote in the 1997 series was issued in an upgraded version in November 2002. The motifs are the same as on the previous 100-krone banknote from 1999. There is a portrait of the composer Carl Nielsen on the face of the banknote, while the reverse is inspired by a basilisk from Tømmerby Church in Vester Hanherred in northern Denmark.

200-krone banknote

 

Format 145 x 72 mm.

The 200-krone banknote in the 1997 series was issued in an upgraded version in April 2003. The motifs are the same as on the previous 200-krone banknote from 1997. There is a portrait of the actress Johanne Luise Heiberg on the face of the banknote, while the reverse is inspired by a lion from the apse of Viborg Cathedral. 

500-krone banknote

 

Format 155 x 72 mm.

The 500-krone banknote in the 1997 series was issued in an upgraded version in September 2003. The motifs are the same as on the previous 500-krone banknote from 1997. There is a portrait of the nuclear scientist Niels Bohr on the face of the banknote, while the reverse shows a knight in armour and a dragon, inspired by the font at Lihme Church in northern Jutland.

1000-krone banknote

 

Format 165 x 72 mm.

The 1000-krone banknote in the 1997 series was issued in an upgraded version in November 2004. The motifs are the same as on the previous 1000-krone banknote from 1998. There is a double portrait of the artists Anna and Michael Ancher on the face of the banknote, while the reverse is inspired by a tournament scene from Bislev Church in northern Jutland.