The Rentekammeret (English: The Treasury) was the Danish central administrative body responsible for overseeing the public finances from the middle of the 15th century until 1849.
The chief officials of Rentekammeret held the title of Rentemester (Treasurer).
[1] In 1770 it was merged with the General Customs Chamber (Generaltoldkammeret) and in 1771 became part of the Finanskollegiet, but was revived in 1773 as an independent body under its old name.
Originally, the Rentekammeret was solely in charge of the state's payments and disbursements as well as accounting audits, but eventually also became responsible for the overall financial and tax policy as well as for agricultural matters, forestry, roads etc.
Over the years, however, changes were made on several occasions in the division of responsibilities between the Rentekammeret and other central administrative bodies.