Sweden

Swedish kronor banknotes, including the 100 kronor with Greta Garbo and the older 100 kronor with King Gustav II Adolf and the warship Vasa.

Sweden's notes are among the most elegant in Europe.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Sweden banknotes

Sweden's Riksbank is the world's oldest central bank, and its predecessor, Stockholms Banco, issued Europe's first banknotes in 1661. The 2015–2016 series honours cultural figures such as Astrid Lindgren, Evert Taube, Ingmar Bergman and Greta Garbo. Older notes, including the Gustav II Adolf 100 kronor, are no longer valid.

See also: European banknotes, Denmark, Norway and Finland.

Frequently asked questions

Did Sweden issue the first banknotes in Europe?

Yes, Stockholms Banco issued Europe's first banknotes in 1661.

Who is on the Swedish 100 kronor?

The film star Greta Garbo, on the series introduced in 2016.

Who issues Swedish banknotes?

Sveriges Riksbank, founded in 1668 and the world's oldest central bank.

Are your Sweden banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Sweden note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.