Sweden is a state of Northern Europe, the territory of which is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The capital of the kingdom is in Stockholm and is one of the most beautiful capitals in Europe.
Sweden is a country of picturesque islands and incomparable bare rocks, forests, national parks and reserves, architectural and cultural monuments. You can list many attractions that are worth seeing in the kingdom, so a large number of tourists from different parts of the country flock here.
Every tourist traveling abroad must take care in advance of the exchange of rubles for the national banknotes of the country to which he travels.
What is the national currency in Sweden?
Let's talk about the local currency of the state. The national currency of Sweden is called the kroon. It has been in circulation since the end of the 19th century, from 1873. Before the First World War, Sweden, Denmark and Norway had a common currency - the crown. These countries were part of a single Scandinavian economic union. But in 1914 the union broke up, each country approved its own currency. Sweden decided not to change the name.
Currency in Sweden is printed in the form of the following notes and coins:
- banknotes worth 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000 kroons;
- coins worth 1, 5, 10 kroons.
One Swedish krona is 100 era. Until March 2009, coins were issued in denominations in the 50th era, but due to the low purchasing power of these coins, their release was discontinued, and in October 2010 they went out of circulation. The Swedish currency of 2 and 20 kroons is still being issued, although the Central Bank of Sweden is already thinking about the advisability of issuing coins of this denomination.
Swedish krona is one of the most stable currencies in the world. Its rate to the Russian ruble is approximately 41-42 rubles, therefore, going on a trip to Sweden, you can calculate your reserves based on these figures. Inflation is practically absent.
The currency of Sweden has a high level of protection against possible fakes. Its appearance is not without artistic taste, a pleasant color scheme of notes of various values creates a pleasant impression. The King of Sweden is depicted on the obverse of the one-crown coin , and the country's coat of arms or crown is on the back. This tradition has developed since ancient years. But coins of other denominations depict kings, a writer, an opera singer and other famous people of the country.
Tourists have no problems with currency exchange in the country. The currency of Sweden can be exchanged at special exchange offices located in crowded places, for example, in hotels, shops, airports, post offices, seaports, banks and so on.
Therefore, if you did not manage to make a currency exchange in your country, this can be done in Sweden at any time, choosing the most optimal rate. Moreover, in the country there are exchangers with a fixed amount of commission and with the percentage value of this service. Data on the commission charged is indicated even before entering the exchange office.
When making purchases in Sweden, it is worth knowing that local merchants made it a rule to round the cost of goods to 0.5 Swedish kronor. And up or down - it depends on the ability of our tourists to bargain!