The Danmarks Nationalbank continues to update its 2009 Series of banknotes. The first of the upgraded banknotes, called the 2009A Series, was the new 500-krone banknote put into circulation in 2020.
Now the bank has issued new 100-krone and 200-krone banknotes. The 2009 Series notes will remain legal tender, except the 1,000-krone banknote, which will no longer be legal tender after May 31, 2025.
The new banknotes look very similar to the existing ones, with the familiar Danish bridges and archaeological treasures. However, for example, the serial numbers on the new notes contain 9 digits as opposed to the 7-digit serial numbers on the previous series.
New 200-krones Banknote
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New 100-krones Banknote
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New security features to fight counterfeiting
Some security features on the notes remain unchanged from the previous series. These include microtext, a watermark, and a hologram. However, advanced security features have been incorporated in the 2009A series to prevent counterfeiting more effectively. These security features include:
- Tactile copper print. The words “Danmarks Nationalbank” and the signatures are printed in raised (tactile) copper print which can be felt by running one’s fingers across the surface of the banknote.
- A windowed Motion security thread. This has been moved to the face of the banknote and displays dynamic movement when the note is tilted. The color of the thread will vary by denomination.
- Registration feature: Half numerals printed on opposite sides (front and back) of the note appear as complete numerals when held up to the light.
A tactile feature to assist visually impaired customers
As on the previous series of banknotes, tactile (raised) marks is designed to help visually impaired consumers recognize the denomination of each note by touch.
Sources/References:
Danmarks National Bank
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