Will the current coins featuring Queen Margrethe II become invalid when new coins featuring King Frederik X are released?
No. All current coins will remain valid.
The Passing of the Crown coin, the new coins featuring King Frederik X and the existing coins in circulation will all remain legal tender.
What denominations are the new King Frederik X circulation coins produced in?
The new circulation coins featuring King Frederik X are minted in 1-, 2-, 5-, 10-, and 20-krone coins. The 50-øre coin does not carry motifs associated with the reigning monarch and will therefore not change appearance. No new 50-øre coins have been minted.
Will the 50-øre coins be discontinued since they have not been redesigned?
The 50-øre coins are part of the coin set in common with the other values: 1-, 2-, 5-, 10- and 20-krone coins. The only difference is that the 50 øre retains its current look.
When did the new circulation coins with King Frederik X arrive?
The new circulation coins featuring King Frederik X were released for circulation on 2 December 2025.
How are the coins put into circulation?
Old and worn coins will gradually be withdrawn and continuously replaced with the new coins. We expect the new coins to become the most common in circulation over a number of years.
In practical terms, the coins are sent from Danmarks Nationalbank to cash management companies, which deliver cash to bank branches, ATMs and shops that have agreements for cash delivery services.
What do the new King Frederik X circulation coins look like?
The portrait of King Frederik X and the text 'Frederik X – King of Denmark' adorn the new 10- and 20-krone obverse. On the reverse is the royal coat of arms, the coin's value and the year the coin was minted.
The obverse of the new 1-, 2- and 5-krone coins features King Frederik X's monogram and the year the coin was minted.
The reverse features the coin's value, the text 'Danmark' and a new icon consisting of an octagonal shape repeated four times around a common centre.
Why do we need royal symbols on coins – we don't have them on banknotes?
Ever since Danish coins began to be produced, there has been a tradition of coins containing a clear reference to the monarch. It can either be a portrait, name or the king's/queen's monogram. In the old days, the king was responsible for issuing coins. By making the monarch a prominent figure on the coin, the coin was guaranteed to contain the right amount of metal and thus the right value.
The tradition dates back to the first official Danish coin, the "Sweyn Forkbeard coin" from 995. Svend Tveskæg (Sweyn Forkbeard) was the first ruler to have his name on a Danish coin.
This is the tradition Danmarks Nationalbank follows by issuing the five new coins with King Frederik X's portrait and royal symbols.
Who designed the new coins?
The portrait was created by sculptor Eva Hjorth. The designer of the new coins is Danmarks Nationalbank's Head of Design, Jeanette Skov Jensen.
What is the process for creating the Passing of the Crown coin and new circulation coins?
First, we need to create the overall coin design. Motifs and portraits are determined and sample coins are created and approved both technically and visually. Mass production of the coins can then begin.
Finally, the coins must be transported back home, after which they are launched and sent into circulation.
Who is producing the new circulation coins featuring King Frederik X?
The coins are produced and supplied by Real Casa de la Moneda in Spain. Production in Spain takes place under strict security.
Danmarks Nationalbank performs its own quality assurance and production control.
How do I know the new coins are genuine?
Danish coins are very rarely counterfeited, so the risk of getting a fake Danish coin in your hand is minimal.
However, it's a good idea to familiarise yourself with what the new coins look like so you can recognise them.
How can visually impaired people tell the difference between new and old coins?
The new coins have different types of markings and grooves on the rim for the visually impaired.
The design of the grooves varies from coin to coin, but is exactly the same as on the previous coins: The 1- and 5-krone coins are milled all around the rim, while the 2-krone coin is only partially milled. The rim of the 10-krone coin is smooth, while that of the 20-krone coin is partially milled.
Primarily for coin collectors
Where can I buy the coins? Will there be a coin set with the new coins featuring King Frederik X?
Danmarks Nationalbank no longer produces coin sets itself, but an agreement has been made with the coin and stamp dealer Nordfrim, which will issue a coin set with the five new circulation coins.
The coin set can be purchased on Nordfrim’s website.
Are special proof versions of the new coins available?
No special proof versions of the coins have been produced. The five new circulation coins featuring King Frederik X can be purchased as coin sets on the website of coin and stamp dealer Nordfrim.
Primarily for shop assistants and businesses
Are the new coins the same size and weight, i.e. can they be used in shopping trolleys and vending machines?
Yes, the five new King Frederik X coins have the same values, sizes, designs and materials as the previous coins. The only difference is their new design.
The coins can therefore be used in vending machines, coin counting machines, shopping trolleys, etc., without technical changes.
Do shop staff have to sort old and new coins when giving change?
No, coins do not need to be sorted in shops. The new coins are part of the existing cash supply in circulation. They will therefore be used for payment and handled in the same way as the shop has done so far.
Can I choose to only get new coins the next time I order change?
The coins are circulated continuously, making it impossible to ask for new coins only as change.
Can I still give the old coins as change?
Yes, coins with H.M. Queen Margrethe II continue to be legal tender. The new coins will circulate in parallel with others, so there is no problem giving both new and old coins in change.
Passing of the Crown Coin featuring King Frederik X and Queen Margrethe II
When will the Passing of the Crown Coin enter circulation?
The Passing of the Crown Coin will enter circulation 1 November 2024.
What denominations will the Passing of the Crown Coin be made in?
The Passing of the Crown Coin will be produced as a 20-kroner coin for circulation.
Where can I buy the new Passing of the Crown Coin?
Most of the new Passing of the Crown Coin will be sent into general circulation via cash handling companies to banks and shops, but some will be made available to the public as collectors’ versions. These will be available to purchase via coin and stamp dealer Nordfrim.dk from 1 November 2024. It will be possible to pre-order the coin from 24 September 2024. A maximum of five coins can be purchased per order.
Questions regarding purchase of the Passing of the Crown Coin should be directed to Nordfrim, tel. +45 6482 1256, email: mail@nordfrim.dk.
On 1 December 2023, Danmarks Nationalbank closed the sale of coins and banknotes via the Royal Mint of Denmark’s webshop. The decision was made because demand in online sales had been declining in recent years. Furthermore, the cost of producing coins for the webshop has gone up.
What does the Passing of the Crown Coin look like?
One side of the coin will feature a portrait of King Frederik X in a right-facing profile.
Along the outer edge will be the words: FREDERIK X • DANMARKS KONGE • 2024 (FREDERIK X • KING OF DENMARK • 2024). In the innermost ring will be the King's motto: FORBUNDNE • FORPLIGTET • FOR KONGERIGET DANMARK (UNITED • COMMITTED • FOR THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK).
The mint mark (a heart) will be at the bottom of the coin, along the outer edge. The initials of Danmarks Nationalbank’s general treasurer and chief designer will also appear here.
The other side of the coin will feature a portrait of Queen Margrethe II in profile facing right.
Along the outer edge will be the words: MARGRETHE II • DANMARKS DRONNING. In the innermost ring will be the Queen's reign: 14 JANUARY 1972 - 14 JANUARY 2024.
At the bottom of the coin's reverse will be the value: 20 KRONER.
Which artist created the portraits on the Passing of the Crown Coin?
The portrait of King Frederik X was created by sculptor Eva Hjorth.
The portrait of Queen Margrethe II was also created by Eva Hjorth for the coin issued in 2023.
What are the technical specifications of the coin?
20-kroner circulation coin
Material: Aluminium bronze (92 parts copper, 6 parts aluminium and 2 parts nickel by weight)
Diameter: 27.0 mm
Weight: 9.3 grams
Rim: Interrupted milling.
Will the Passing of the Crown Coin come in a proof version?
No. The coin is designed exclusively as a regular 20-kroner circulation coin.
Is the Passing of the Crown Coin legal tender?
Yes. The Passing of the Crown Coin will be legal tender.
Are banks obliged to exchange commemorative and Passing of the Crown Coins?
The coins issued are legal tender and can therefore be used in the same way as other coins. The banks that accept coins will also accept these coins.
Who decides to make a Passing of the Crown Coin?
It is Danmarks Nationalbank who is responsible for designing the Danish coins. Danmarks Nationalbank ensures that the regent(s) portrayed approve the design of the coins before mass production begins. This is part of the collaboration between Danmarks Nationalbank and the Royal Family when designing new coins.