The future of Danish cash
A number of older banknotes and the 1000-krone banknote from the current series will no longer be legal tender after 31 May 2025. Cash is needed in Denmark – and it also be needed in the future. Therefore, Denmark will have new banknotes from 2028-2029.
Which banknotes will no longer be legal tender?
See which specific banknotes will no longer be legal tender after 31 May 2025 so you can check if you have any in your possession. Or see the banknotes that will remain legal tender.
What should I do?
There are differences in how the different banknotes can be used in, for example shops and ATMs. Find out what to do if you are holding any of the banknotes that are being withdrawn from circulation.
New banknotes
Denmark will get new banknotes in 2028-2029 to ensure that cash remains a safe and efficient means of payment in the future. Motifs of important achievements and the sea will adorn the new banknotes.
FAQs
Below you will find answers to the questions we most often receive in connection with older banknotes and the 1000-krone banknote from the current series no longer being legal tender. You will also find answers to questions regarding new banknotes and coins.