1000 krone (Denmark)

The Danish 1000 kroner bill (DKK1000) is a denomination of Danish currency. Danish artists Anna and Michael Ancher are currently featured on the front side of the bill, while a tournament scene inspired by Bislev Church is featured on the reverse side. It is currently the largest demonination in circulation, and the current design for this bill came into circulation on 18 September 1998. The banknote is 165 mm x 72 mm.

Design

The front of the banknote has a double portrait of artists Anna and Michael Ancher (18 August 1859 to 15 April 1935, and 9 June 1849 to 19 September 1927). The couple are known for their paintings depicting everyday life in the fishing town of Skagen. The portraits featured on the banknote were inspired by two paintings Danish artist Peder Severin Krøyer made in 1884. The paintings were originally hung on the walls in the dining room at Brøndums Hotel in Skagen. The anchor background pattern on the banknote does not directly refer to the artists' surname, but to a necklace worn by Anna.

A tournament scene from a sepulchral monument located in Bislev Church in nothern Jutland is the inspiration for the motif on the back of the banknote.