DKK: meaning, definitions and examples
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DKK
[ diː keɪ keɪ ]
currency code
DKK is the currency code for the Danish krone, the official currency of Denmark and its territories. It is subdivided into 100 øre and is typically used in various financial transactions within Denmark. DKK is also recognized in some Danish territories, highlighting its importance in the region.
Synonyms
Danish krone.
Examples of usage
- I exchanged my dollars for DKK before traveling to Denmark.
- The price of the hotel was listed in DKK.
- He saved 500 DKK to spend on souvenirs.
- The company reported its earnings in DKK.
Translations
Translations of the word "DKK" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coroa dinamarquesa
🇮🇳 डेनिश क्रोन
🇩🇪 Dänische Krone
🇮🇩 Kron Denmark
🇺🇦 датська крона
🇵🇱 korona duńska
🇯🇵 デンマーククローネ
🇫🇷 couronne danoise
🇪🇸 corona danesa
🇹🇷 Danimarka kronu
🇰🇷 덴마크 크로네
🇸🇦 كرونة دنماركية
🇨🇿 dánská koruna
🇸🇰 dánska koruna
🇨🇳 丹麦克朗
🇸🇮 danska krona
🇮🇸 dansk króna
🇰🇿 дат крона
🇬🇪 დანიას კრონა
🇦🇿 Danimarka kronu
🇲🇽 corona danesa
Etymology
The term 'krone' derives from the Latin word 'corona', meaning 'crown'. The Danish krone has been in circulation since the late 19th century, officially introduced in 1875 when Denmark joined the Scandinavian Monetary Union. The term 'krone' was chosen to represent the currency due to its association with royalty and the Danish crown. The currency code DKK was established under the ISO 4217 standard, which assigns three-letter codes to currencies worldwide. Over the years, the DKK has experienced fluctuations in value, influenced by economic factors both locally and globally. The krone is often depicted with the symbol 'kr', which can sometimes create confusion with other currencies that use similar symbols.