Denmark Silver Coin History DK

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.


How we calculate the LIVE MELT VALUE of Danish silver coins:

Coin TypePurityYearsASW (oz)
10 Kroner80.0%1967-19680.5273
5 Kroner80.0%1960-19640.4373
2 Kroner (Commem)80.0%1888-19580.3858
2 Kroner80.0%1875-19160.3858
1 Krone80.0%1875-19160.1929
50 Ore60.0%1875-19190.0926
25 Ore60.0%1874-19190.0467
10 Ore40.0%1874-19190.0186
STEALTH PRO TIP: Keep an eye out for Danish Commemorative 2 Kroner coins. While many commemoratives carry high premiums, Denmark minted several versions in large quantities that often show up in bulk silver lots at or near spot price.