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Norwegian Krone (NOK) — currency guide

Keep Norwegian krone amounts distinct from Swedish kronor, recognise Norway’s sea-themed banknotes and compare your own NOK amount with PLN, USD or another currency. Check the difference between a withdrawn design and the still-valid 1,000-krone note covered by the April 2026 decision.

1 NOK = 0.1062 USD +0.12%
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At a glance

Symbol
kr · NOK
Central bank
Norges Bank
Used in
Norway
Subunit
100 øre

Exchange-rate chart · NOK/USD

0.1062USD
+0.12%

The chart shows the value of 1 NOK in USD. It uses the available recorded observations, which may cover only part of a selected period. The historical timeline below is separate from the rate archive.

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History and milestones

  1. 1875

    Krone and øre become the sole currency units

    The Money Act of 17 April 1875 ended the daler and skilling terminology and specified a krone divided into 100 øre. Norway joined the Scandinavian Monetary Union on 16 October that year.

    Source: Norges Bank · krone history, 1875 and 1992
  2. 1992

    The krone floats

    On 12 December 1992 Norway abandoned the link to the European Currency Unit (ECU) and allowed the krone to float. The ECU was the predecessor of the euro.

    Source: Norges Bank · krone history, 1875 and 1992
  3. 2017

    The first Series VIII notes

    The new 100 and 200-krone notes entered circulation on 30 May 2017. Their main motifs are the Gokstad ship and a cod.

    Source: Norges Bank · launch of the 100 and 200-krone notes
  4. 2018

    New 50 and 500-krone notes

    Norges Bank introduced the new 50 and 500-krone notes on 18 October 2018, continuing the sea-themed series.

    Source: Norges Bank · launch of the 50 and 500-krone notes
  5. 2019

    The series is completed

    The new 1,000-krone note was launched on 14 November 2019, completing the banknote series.

    Source: Norges Bank · completion of the new banknote series (PDF)
  6. 2026

    The current 1,000-krone note stays valid

    On 29 April Norges Bank retained the 1,000-krone note as legal tender while ending new orders of that denomination from banks. A distribution decision is not the same as withdrawal of a note’s validity.

    Source: Norges Bank · 1,000-krone note decision, 29 April 2026

Banknote guide

Banknote information checked: 2026-10-12. See the issuer’s linked guidance for current exchange procedures.

Banknote denominations · NOK

  • 50 NOK
  • 100 NOK
  • 200 NOK
  • 500 NOK
  • 1000 NOK

Find your banknote

Choose a denomination and series. This guide covers circulating designs and selected older series, not every collector variant.

Match the denomination, series and motif, then open the issuer’s actual design and security guide.

10 of 10 reviewed designs

500 NOK · Series VIII · current

Current series · valid for payment

Main motif: Rescue vessel RS 14 “Stavanger”

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

Series VIII designs remain valid for payment. Use the issuer’s denomination-specific security guide.

View the official design and security features · Norges Bank →

1000 NOK · Series VIII · current

Valid · new bank orders ended

Main motif: Wave in the open sea

Illustration available in the issuer’s guide.

New bank orders stopped on 29 April 2026. The current 1,000 NOK note remains valid; holders need not replace it.

View the official design and security features · Norges Bank →

Only the listed series and motifs are reviewed here; print variants and full banknote history are not catalogued. A matching design does not confirm authenticity. Inspect security features using the issuer’s guide.

Issuer sources checked: 2026-10-12. Check the linked current conditions before requesting redemption.

Five current values, with sea motifs

The current Series VIII contains 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000-krone notes. The official catalogue identifies the lighthouse, ship, cod, rescue vessel and wave designs. Match the denomination to that guide.

Source: Norges Bank · current legal-tender notes

Current and old 1,000-krone notes are different

The Series VII 1,000-krone note is withdrawn and ceased to be legal tender in 2020. The later wave-design note belongs to Series VIII. Identify the design before applying a headline about “the 1,000-krone note” to your own cash.

Source: Norges Bank · withdrawn Series VII notes

Use the current process for withdrawn notes

Norges Bank’s exchange page distinguishes postal requests, account transfers and eligible counter exchanges. The options and documentation depend on the request. Check the current instructions before travelling to an office or sending cash. This is redemption of withdrawn Norwegian money, not a foreign-exchange offer.

Source: Norges Bank · exchanging withdrawn notes and coins

Compare the same NOK amount and payment conditions

Use the chart’s available observations to compare the same NOK amount over time. Use the offer calculator for an actual quoted rate and fees, or the trip planner for your own local costs. Neither reference history nor a sample conversion promises the amount a provider will deliver.

Practical questions

Is NOK Norwegian krone or Swedish krona?

NOK is Norwegian krone. SEK is Swedish krona. If a booking displays only “kr”, confirm its currency code before comparing it with another offer.

Did Norway make the current 1,000-krone note invalid in 2026?

No. Norges Bank’s 29 April 2026 decision kept it as legal tender. Banks cannot order new 1,000-krone notes from Norges Bank, but that does not require holders to replace valid current notes.

Source: Norges Bank · 1,000-krone note decision, 29 April 2026
Can I spend the portrait-design notes from Series VII?

No. Series VII is withdrawn. Its 100 and 200-krone notes ceased to be legal tender in 2018, its 50 and 500-krone notes in 2019, and its 1,000-krone note in 2020. Check the exact denomination and design in the official catalogue.

Source: Norges Bank · withdrawn Series VII notes
Does Norges Bank exchange my NOK into PLN or USD?

Its published service redeems withdrawn Norwegian notes and coins; it is not a foreign-currency exchange service. For a cross-currency offer, compare a bank or exchange provider’s actual quote and all applicable fees.

Source: Norges Bank · exchanging withdrawn notes and coins
How do I read NOK/PLN?

It shows Polish zloty per one Norwegian krone. Enter a NOK amount to estimate its PLN reference equivalent. For an offer comparison, use the same amount and include the quoted rate and fees.

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1 NOK in other currencies

Currency 1 NOK → 1 → NOK Since previous daily snapshot
US
USD
US Dollar
0.1062 9.4185 +0.12%
EU
EUR
Euro
0.0947 10.5632 +0.22%
GB
GBP
British Pound
0.0797 12.5535 +0.18%
JP
JPY
Japanese Yen
16.7902 0.0596 +0.34%
CH
CHF
Swiss Franc
0.0875 11.4230 +0.21%
AU
AUD
Australian Dollar
0.1521 6.5728 +0.02%
CA
CAD
Canadian Dollar
0.1496 6.6832 -0.07%
CN
CNY
Chinese Yuan
0.7104 1.4076 —
NZ
NZD
New Zealand Dollar
0.1875 5.3337 +0.04%
PL
PLN
Polish Zloty
0.4137 2.4174 +0.19%
SE
SEK
Swedish Krona
1.0524 0.9502 +0.11%
DK
DKK
Danish Krone
0.7076 1.4132 +0.21%
CZ
CZK
Czech Koruna
2.3043 0.4340 +0.26%
HU
HUF
Hungarian Forint
34.3613 0.0291 +0.16%
RO
RON
Romanian Leu
0.5041 1.9837 +0.17%
TR
TRY
Turkish Lira
5.2612 0.1901 +0.17%
HK
HKD
Hong Kong Dollar
0.8332 1.2001 +0.12%
SG
SGD
Singapore Dollar
0.1359 7.3602 +0.14%
IN
INR
Indian Rupee
10.0811 0.0992 +0.09%
TH
THB
Thai Baht
3.5655 0.2805 +0.52%
ZA
ZAR
South African Rand
1.7478 0.5721 +0.12%
MX
MXN
Mexican Peso
1.9663 0.5086 +0.52%
BR
BRL
Brazilian Real
0.5378 1.8595 —
KR
KRW
South Korean Won
141.1192 0.00708621 -0.28%
AE
AED
UAE Dirham
0.3899 2.5646 +0.12%
AR
ARS
Argentine Peso
161.1385 0.00620584 +0.23%
CL
CLP
Chilean Peso
104.0923 0.00960686 —
CN
CNH
Offshore Yuan
0.7094 1.4097 +0.10%
CO
COP
Colombian Peso
337.2749 0.00296494 +0.22%
ID
IDR
Indonesian Rupiah
1,930.44 0.000518017 +0.12%
IL
ILS
Israeli Shekel
0.3300 3.0300 +0.58%
IS
ISK
Icelandic Krona
12.8704 0.0777 —
MY
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
0.4334 2.3073 —
PH
PHP
Philippine Peso
6.6959 0.1493 —
RS
RSD
Serbian Dinar
11.1170 0.0900 —
RU
RUB
Russian Ruble
8.8178 0.1134 -1.31%
UA
UAH
Ukrainian Hryvnia
4.7738 0.2095 —
VN
VND
Vietnamese Dong
2,722.41 0.000367321 —
XA
XAU
Gold (troy oz)
0.0000254480 39,295.82 +0.42%
XA
XAG
Silver (troy oz)
0.00184680 541.4784 -0.12%
XP
XPT
Platinum (troy oz)
0.0000642701 15,559.35 -0.16%
XP
XPD
Palladium (troy oz)
0.0000941260 10,624.06 +0.19%
BT
BTC
Bitcoin
0.00000128347 779,137.43 -0.69%
ET
ETH
Ethereum
0.0000436648 22,901.72 -0.81%
LT
LTC
Litecoin
0.00177164 564.4501 -1.32%
XR
XRP
XRP
0.0809 12.3571 -0.32%
BC
BCH
Bitcoin Cash
0.000382100 2,617.12 -0.56%
DA
DASH
Dash
0.00216214 462.5044 -0.05%
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