Banknotes and coins in figures

In 2010, the value of banknotes and coins in circulation rose from kr.60.1 billion to kr. 61.9 billion. The value of banknotes in circulation increased from kr. 54.5 billion to kr. 56.1 billion, while the number of banknotes in circulation grew from 160 million in 2009 to 163 million in 2010.

The number of registered counterfeit banknotes rose from 356 in 2009 to 762 in 2010. 418 of the counterfeits registered in 2010 were found in circulation. In an international context, counterfeiting of Danish banknotes remains very limited.


Banknotes in circulation 2010

	1000-kr.	500-kr.	200-kr.	100-kr.	50-kr.	Total
Kr. million	30,003	14,173	5,475	5,309	1,176	56,135

Note: End of year.

Coins in circulation 2010

	20-kr.	10-kr.	5-kr.	2-kr.	1-kr.	50-øre	25-øre	Total
Kr. million	2,411	1,232	685	521	515	171	157	5,692

Note: End of year.
Note: The figures may not add up to the totals stated due to rounding.


Unlike coins, banknotes have a limited lifetime. To maintain a high quality of banknotes in circulation, the banknotes must be replaced before they become too worn or dirty. The lifetime of a banknote increases with its value, since small denominations are circulated faster than larger denominations and consequently worn faster. While a 50-krone banknote usually has to be replaced after around one and a half year, the lifetime of a 1,000-krone banknote is normally around five years.