Danmarks Nationalbank's three banknote exchange points in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen are the only way to exchange Danish 1000-krone banknotes and older banknote series and deposit them to a bank account.
The three banknote exchange points are being run in co-operation with the Nordic payment institution FOREX. In three of FOREX's Danish exchange bureaus, one or more dedicated counters have been set up for citizens and companies to exchange banknotes that will become worthless after 31 May 2026.
The exchange points will be open up to and including 31 May 2026.
Opening hours
The opening hours of the banknote exchange points are the same as the normal opening hours of the three FOREX exchange bureaus. The exchange points will be open by way of exception on Sunday 31 May 2026 from 10:00 to 14:00.
Only 1000-krone and older-series banknotes will be accepted up to and including 31 May 2026. After that, the notes will be worthless. Other banknotes cannot be exchanged at the banknote exchange points.
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Documentation requirements to prevent money laundering
Danmarks Nationalbank’s banknote exchange points are covered by the applicable anti-money laundering regulations. If you want to exchange cash, you will therefore need to meet the documentation requirements.
If you want to exchange banknotes, among other things you will need to complete and print out a form with written documentation at home, attend in person and present photo ID.
You cannot send cash to Danmarks Nationalbank and others cannot exchange banknotes for you.
Exchange for cash or deposit it in your account
Private individuals can exchange up to kr. 5,000 for new banknotes. You can also choose to have the money deposited in your bank account. Amounts greater than kr. 5,000 will be transferred to your bank account.
If you exchange the money on behalf of a business, the money will always be transferred to a bank account.
Exchanging for foreigners and businesses
Foreign citizens as well as Danish and foreign companies can also use the exchange points to exchange 1000-krone and older-series banknotes that will become worthless after 31 May 2026.
These transactions will also be subject to anti-money laundering requirements and therefore require physical attendance, completion of a written declaration and presentation of photo identification.
When transferring to a foreign account, the amount is generally converted to a currency other than Danish kroner, which may involve exchange fees. Exchange fees and any transaction costs are borne by the recipient.
Special conditions for Greenland and the Faroe Islands
In collaboration with the Faroese and Greenlandic banks, Danmarks Nationalbank has made it possible for Greenlandic and Faroese citizens to exchange banknotes at their own bank between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026. After that, the notes will be worthless.
If you are a customer of GrønlandsBANKEN, Bankivik (Tusass) in Greenland or Føroya Banki, Betri Banki, Norðoya Sparikassa or Suðuroyar Sparikassa in the Faroe Islands, you can continue to exchange the banknotes at your own bank until and including Friday 29 May 2026. You can also use Danmarks Nationalbank's three banknote exchange points in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen until and including Sunday 31 May 2026.
After 31 May 2026, the banknotes will be worthless.
Kalaallit Nunaanni Savalimmiunilu pissutsit immikkut ittut
Nationalbanken Savalimmiuni Kalaallillu Nunaanni aningaaseriviit suleqatigalugit, Kalaallit Nunaanni Savalimmiunilu innuttaasut piffissami 1. juni 2025 aallarnerfigalugu 31. maj 2026 tikillugu nammineq aningaaserivimminni aningaasanik pappialanik taarsiisinnaanissaannut periarfissiivoq. Tassa imaappoq, aningaasat pappialat pisiniarfinni akiliutissatut atorunnaarnerisa kingorna ukioq ataaseq tikillugu.
Kalaallit Nunaanni GrønlandsBANKEN-imi, Bankivik-mi (Tusass) imaluunniit Savalimmiuni Føroya Banki-mi, Betri Banki-mi, Norðoya Sparikassa-mi imaluunniit Suðuroyar Sparikassa-mi sullinneqaruit, 31. maj 2026 tikillugu ilanngullugulu nammineq aningaaseriverni aningaasat pappialat suli taarsertissinnaavatit. Aamma Aarhus-imi, Odense-mi Københavnimilu Nationalbankenip tunniussisarfii pingasut atorsinnaavatit.
Serlig viðurskifti í Grønlandi og Føroyum
Í samstarvi við føroysku og grønlendsku bankarnar hevur Danski Tjóðbankin gjørt tað møguligt hjá grønlendskum og føroyskum borgarum at innloysa pengaseðlarnar í egnum banka frá 1. juni 2025 til 31. mai 2026. Tað vil siga, upp til eitt ár eftir at seðlarnir eru farnir úr gildi sum gjaldoyra í handlunum.
Ert tú kundi hjá GrønlandsBANKEN, Bankivik (Tusass) í Grønlandi ella Føroya Banka, Betri Banka, Norðoya Sparikassa ella Suðuroyar Sparikassa í Føroyum, kanst tú innloysa seðlarnar í tínum egna banka til og við 31. mai 2026. Tú kanst eisini brúka tey trý innflýggjanarstøðini hjá Danska Tjóðbankanum í Aarhus, Odense og Keypmannahavn.
Frequently asked questions
Below you will find answers to the questions we most often receive in connection with the invalid Danish 1000-krone banknote and older banknote series. You will also find answers to questions regarding new banknotes and coins.