Danish hundred-kroner bill

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The Danish 100 kroner bill (DKK100) is a denomination of Danish currency. Danish composer Carl Nielsen is featured on the front side of the bill and a basilisk from the Tømmerby Church is featured on the reverse. This design began circulation on 27 November 2002.

[edit] Design

The face of the banknote has a portrait of the composer Carl Nielsen (9 June 1865 to 3 October 1931). Carl Nielsen was an orchestra leader, conductor, and music teacher, but above all a very versatile composer. He is known for writing operas such as Maskerade (1905-06), and many symphonic works.

A basilisk from Tømmerby Kirke in Vester Hanherred in northern Denmark is the inspiration for the motif on reverse of the 100 kroner banknote. A basilisk is part snake, dragon, and rooster. Basilisk means "little king" and the figure is recognisable by its crown. Around half of all Danish banknotes in circulation are 100 kroner banknotes, making it the principal banknote in the series.

[edit] Security Features

When the banknotes is tilted various motifs appear in the hologram: Two musical notes, the Roman numeral "C." and the number "100." When the note is tilted the "C" grows larger and a rainbow appears. Using a magnifying glass, it is possible to see a microprinted "100" in the outer line around the letter "C."

There are fluorescent colours on the face and reverse of the banknote. An invisible motif on the face of the banknote appears under ultraviolet light. The orange print on the reverse shines under ultraviolet light. The invisible motifs and colours are printed together with the portrait and other motifs.

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