When is the deadline for exchanging Danish banknotes that will become worthless?
31 May 2026 was the final day when you could exchange Danish 1000-krone and older-series banknotes at Danmarks Nationalbank's three banknote exchange points in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen. After that, the notes became worthless.
What should I do if I find banknotes after 31 May 2026?
After 31 May, banknotes subject to redemption will, as a general rule, be worthless. This means that the banknotes cannot be redeemed at Danmarks Nationalbank.
Are there any exceptions where, in special cases, I can have the banknotes redeemed?
Until 31 May 2026, all private individuals and businesses had the right to have 1000-krone banknotes and older banknotes exchanged if they met the applicable documentation requirements under the anti-money laundering rules. This right lapsed after 31 May 2026 and it is no longer possible to have the banknotes exchanged as a rule.
Danmarks Nationalbank may, if circumstances warrant, choose to exchange recalled banknotes in special circumstances. However, this will only be in very special cases where there are deemed to be such special circumstances.
Can I keep some of the older banknotes if I want to?
You are welcome to keep Danish 1000-krone banknotes banknotes and Danish banknotes from older banknote series as collector's items. However, you should be aware that after 31 May 2026 the banknotes became worthless and can not be exchanged or deposited with Danmarks Nationalbank.
What does it mean to keep as collection’s item?
There are many people who collect banknotes. Older banknotes can therefore be interesting for some to keep in a collection. Older banknotes may also among collecters have a another value than the nominal value.
How do you know if an old banknote is worth a lot of money?
There can be many things that come into play – for example, the age, propagation, and condition of the banknote. If you are interested in getting a specific assessment, please contact an expert in the field, e.g. a coin dealer. Danmarks Nationalbank does not provide estimates of any total value.
As a collector of banknotes, is it possible to buy some of the older banknotes, when they reach Danmarks Nationalbank?
No, that is not possible.
Is it possible to exchange Danish banknotes and coins in Danmarks Nationalbank?
Damaged banknotes and coins must be exchanged via your own bank. Check your bank’s website to find out how it handles this.
Frequently asked questions
Below you will find answers to the questions we most often receive in connection with the worthless Danish 1000-krone banknote and older banknote series. You will also find answers to questions regarding new banknotes and coins.