Portraits and church art (The 1997 series)

The banknotes were designed by Danmarks Nationalbank’s illustrator Johan Alkjær. The obverse features portraits of Danish artists and scientists, while the reverse is adorned with cultural motifs and church art. The banknotes in this series will no longer be legal tender after 31 May 2025.

50-krone banknote

Issued: 1999/2005
Format: 125 x 72 mm
Motifs: The writer Karen Blixen | Centaur from Landet Church on the island of Tåsinge.

Please notice: Issued in two versions.

100-krone banknote

Issued: 1999/2002
Format: 135 x 72 mm
Motifs: The composer Carl Nielsen | Basilisk from Tømmerby Church in Vester.

Please notice: Issued in two versions.

200-krone banknote

Issued: 1997/2003
Format: 145 x 72 mm
Motifs: The actress Johanne Luise Heiberg | Lion from the apse at Viborg Cathedral.

Please notice: Issued in two versions.

500-krone banknote

Issued: 1997/2003
Format: 155 x 72 mm
Motifs: The nuclear scientist Niels Bohr | Knight in armour and dragon from the font in Lihme Church.

Please notice: Issued in two versions.

1.000-krone banknote

Issued: 1997/2003
Format: 165 x 72 mm
Motifs: The artists Anna and Michael Ancher | Tournament scene from Bislev Church.

Please notice: Issued in two versions.

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