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DKK / ZAR
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Danish krone / South African Rand
2.49
ZAR
Updated 23 secs ago
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Description
The Danish krone is the official currency of Denmark, as well as its autonomous territories Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Issued by Danmarks Nationalbank, it is divided into 100 øre, although øre coins have been withdrawn from circulation, making cash transactions effectively rounded to the nearest whole krone.
The name “krone” translates to “crown,” reflecting Denmark’s historic royal symbolism. Banknotes feature prominent Danish figures and landmarks, while coins display the royal monogram of the current monarch. The krone is a fully convertible currency and is closely tied to the European Union’s exchange‑rate mechanism, maintaining a stable relationship with the euro.
Key Facts
| Market Code | DKK | |
| Currency Name | Danish krone | |
| Native Name | krone | |
| Country | Denmark | |
| Country Code | DK | |
| Demonym | Danish | |
| Sub-unit | øre | |
| Languages Spoken | Danish | |
| Symbol | kr | |
| Issuer | Danmarks Nationalbank |
| Current Price | 2.49 ZAR |
| 24h Ago Price | 2.48 ZAR |
| 24h Change | +0.27% |
| Day Range | — |
| Year Range | — |
| YTD Change | — |
| Volatility | — |
| Previous Close | — |
| Open | — |
| Last Updated | 8 July 2026, 00:35:45 |
