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The krone, which is divided into 100 øre, has been the unit of currency in
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had been selected as "most advantageous" on the grounds of cost, security, and quality. Production started in 2017, with an initial contract term of four years. This was renewed for another four years in 2020, extending the term until May 2025.
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in 1671 while the production of coins took place in a neighbouring building. This lasted until 1749 when it was sold. The Mint Master's House was dismantled in 1943 and put into storage. It has now been rebuilt in the
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