Swedish krona · SEK
kr symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.
Currency info
Adopted: 1873
Currency family: Krona
The Swedish krona is one of the few EU member currencies not to have adopted the euro, reflecting Sweden's preference for monetary independence.
- Adopted in 1873 as part of the Scandinavian Monetary Union with Denmark and Norway
- Replaced the riksdaler as Sweden's primary currency
- The monetary union dissolved in 1924, but Sweden retained the krona
- Pegged to gold standard until 1931, then transitioned to fiat currency
- Sweden has maintained the krona despite EU membership, rejecting euro adoption in referendums
Countries currently using this currency
Related
Other Krona currencies
Historical predecessor
Riksdaler