The Danish currency is kroner and øre. There are 100 øre in one kroner. In Danish and English, kroner is shortened to kr (DKK). In Denmark, you will see notes in values of 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000kr. Coins come in 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 kr, as well as 50 øre.

Most shops in Denmark accept cash, but there is an increase in cashless shops where it’s only possible to pay by credit card or mobile. You should also note that many kiosks and supermarkets do not accept cash after 8 pm.