Denmark was a cornerstone of the Scandinavian Monetary Union (SMU) formed in 1873. This agreement ensured that Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian coins were struck to identical standards. As a result, these coins were able to circulate freely across borders for decades.
Danish silver is noted for its consistency. For nearly a century, higher-denomination coins like the 1 and 2 Kroner were held at a strict 80% purity. Even as other nations abandoned silver entirely, Denmark continued to release 80% silver coins well into the 1960s.
| Coin Type | Purity | Years | ASW (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Kroner | 80.0% | 1967-1968 | 0.5273 |
| 5 Kroner | 80.0% | 1960-1964 | 0.4373 |
| 2 Kroner (Commem) | 80.0% | 1888-1958 | 0.3858 |
| 2 Kroner | 80.0% | 1875-1916 | 0.3858 |
| 1 Krone | 80.0% | 1875-1916 | 0.1929 |
| 50 Ore | 60.0% | 1875-1919 | 0.0926 |
| 25 Ore | 60.0% | 1874-1919 | 0.0467 |
| 10 Ore | 40.0% | 1874-1919 | 0.0186 |
