Danish Krone
DKKPrimary country: Denmark
Symbol
kr
Decimal Places
2
ISO Numeric
208
Formatting Example
kr 1.234,56
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'DKK'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "kr 1.234,56"
// ISO 4217 code: DKK
// Numeric code: 208
// Minor unit: 2 decimal placesAbout Danish Krone
The Danish Krone (DKK) is the official currency of Denmark, identified by the ISO 4217 code "DKK" and numeric code 208. Its symbol is kr, and amounts are typically formatted with 2 decimal places (e.g., kr 1.234,56).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in DKK with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for DKK) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (2) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for DKK.