Banknotes of Denmark, 1997 series

[3][4] Each banknote features a portrait of famous Danish artist or scientist beside a rosette with the note's denomination.

The reverse side of each note depicts an early stone relief from a Danish church.

[1][4] The banknotes within the series are all the same height (72mm), though each denomination has a different width in order to make the notes distinguishable to those with visual impairments.

[4] The design on the reverse is inspired by a stone relief centaur from Landet Church on the island of Tåsinge.

Danish composer Carl Nielsen is featured on the front side of the bill.

The reverse of the 100-kroner banknote shows a basilisk from Tømmerby Church in Vester Hanherred in northern Denmark.

Danmarks Nationalbank issued the 200 kroner bank note (DKK200) on 10 March 1997 and updated it on 9 April 2003.

[citation needed] A knight in armour fighting a dragon is featured on the reverse side which was derived from a stone relief from Lihme Church in northern Jutland.

Danmarks Nationalbank issued the 1000 kroner bank note (DKK1000) on 18 September 1998 and updated on 25 November 2004.

[4] Danish artists Anna and Michael Ancher are featured on the front side of the bill.

The portraits featured on the banknote were inspired by two paintings by Danish artist Peder Severin Krøyer made in 1884, and originally hung on the walls in the dining room at Brøndums Hotel in Skagen.

The back of the banknote shows a tournament scene from a sepulchral monument in Bislev Church near Nibe.

Using a magnifying glass, it is possible to see a microprinted "100" in the outer line around the letter "C." Fluorescent effects: Basilisk on obverse and orange print on the reverse.