The 100 Kroner Note
Issued on November 22, 1999 – updated on November 27, 2002 – out of print as of May 4, 2010.
The Danish 100 kroner bill (DKK100) is a denomination of Danish currency. Danish composer Carl Nielsen is featured on the front side of the bill and a basilisk from Tømmerby Church is featured on the reverse. This version began circulation on 27 November 2002.
The face of the banknote has a portrait of the composer Carl Nielsen (9 June 1865 to 3 October 1931). Carl Nielsen was an orchestra leader, conductor, and music teacher, but above all a very versatile composer. He is known for writing operas such as Maskerade (1905–1906), and many symphonic works.
A basilisk from Tømmerby Kirke in Vester Hanherred in northern Denmark is the inspiration for the motif on reverse of the 100 kroner banknote. A basilisk is part snake, dragon, and rooster. Basilisk means "little king" and the figure is recognisable by its crown. Around half of all Danish banknotes in circulation are 100 kroner banknotes, making it the principal banknote in the series.
The 100 kroner bill is sometimes referred to as a hund ((Danish): 'dog') taken from a shortening of the word hundrede (a hundred).
Read more about this topic: Banknotes Of Denmark, 1997 Series
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