Danish Krone
DKK
The money
The Danish Krone (DKK) is the official currency used in the Kingdom of Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Greenland. The Danish Currency is nicknamed the ‘Danish Crown’ in English, with the word Krone translated directly to English meaning crown. The Krone Exchange Rate is pegged against the Euro, which means the currency value is fixed against the value of the Euro. Denmark is a Scandinavian country comprised of the Jutland Peninsula and various islands. The Capital City, Cophenhagen is the largest city, home to royal palaces, cobbled streets and the Tivoli Garden.
- Currency
- Danish Krone
- Code
- DKK
- Symbol
- Kr.
- One Australian dollar
- 4.4214 DKK
Bank notes
- 50 kr
- 100 kr
- 200 kr
- 500 kr
- 1000 kr
Coins
- 50- øre
- 1kr
- 2kr
- 5kr
- 10kr
- 20kr
We supply notes only. Coins are listed so you know what the change in your pocket is worth.
What things cost in Denmark
The left column is what the guide records locally. The right column is that same figure through today’s rate — the arithmetic we would do for you at the counter, done here instead.
| Everyday price | kr | Australian dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range restaurant | 500 | A$113.09 |
| One-way ticket on local transport | 22 | A$4.98 |
| Bottle of water | 16.5 | A$3.73 |
Converted at 1 AUD = 4.4214 DKK, our online rate as at 7 Sep 2026, 14:27. Local prices are a guide to what you will pay, not a quote.
How much to take
Set the trip and the calculator prices it in DKK, using the same rate as the figures above.