Swedish Krona Symbol (kr)
The Swedish Krona is symbolized by the lowercase Latin abbreviation 'kr'. Issued by the Sveriges Riksbank (the world's oldest central bank, founded in 1668), the krona is the national currency of Sweden and one of the top traded currencies in Northern Europe.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Swedish Krona.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | kr | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Encoding Classification | Plain Latin Letters | Written as standard text without a single dedicated Unicode point | |
| Base Character / Block | None (Plain Latin letters) | None (Written as plain text) | |
| HTML Representation | kr | Standard text in HTML documents (No dedicated entity) | |
| CSS Content String | "kr " | CSS content string for pseudo-elements |
How to Type Swedish Krona Symbol (kr) on Any Device
Windows PC
Type kr directly as standard letters on your physical keyboard.
Mac / macOS
Type kr directly as plain letters on your keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Type kr
Android (Gboard)
Type kr
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: After Amount
In standard financial notation, the Swedish Krona symbol is positioned after the amount with a space.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Swedish typography, 'kr' is placed after the numerical amount separated by a non-breaking space (100 kr). In international financial accounting, the ISO 4217 code SEK is used. Sweden discontinued fractional öre coins in September 2010, rounding cash payments to the nearest integer krona.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Searching for a single Unicode character for 'kr' (it is written as plain text letters 'k' and 'r').
- Assuming Sweden uses the Euro (Sweden is an EU member but chose not to join the Eurozone following a national referendum in 2003).
- Confusing Swedish Krona (SEK) with Norwegian Krone (NOK) or Danish Krone (DKK), which all share the 'kr' notation.
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The krona (meaning 'crown') was established in 1873 with the foundation of the Scandinavian Monetary Union between Sweden and Denmark, replacing the riksdaler at par. Norway joined the union two years later in 1875. Under the union, the currencies were pegged to gold and circulated interchangeably across all three Scandinavian kingdoms. While the monetary union dissolved during World War I in 1914, Sweden, Norway (NOK), Denmark (DKK), and Iceland (ISK) all retained the name 'krone' or 'krona' and the abbreviation 'kr' for their separate floating national currencies.
Countries & Jurisdictions Using kr
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swedish Krona (kr)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
When did Norway join the Scandinavian Monetary Union with Sweden?
Sweden and Denmark founded the Scandinavian Monetary Union in 1873. Norway joined two years later in 1875.
Which other countries use 'kr' for their currency?
Norway (Norwegian Krone, NOK), Denmark (Danish Krone, DKK), and Iceland (Icelandic Króna, ISK) all use 'kr' or 'kr.' to denote their separate sovereign currencies.
Why doesn't Sweden use the Euro?
Although Sweden joined the European Union in 1995, Swedish voters rejected adopting the Euro in a national consultative referendum in September 2003, preserving the independent Swedish Krona and Sveriges Riksbank monetary policy.