Icelandic Krona (ISK) TradingHours.com
The Icelandic Krona is the primary currency of Iceland. This currency is used by an estimated 353,574 people. Based on our estimate, Icelandic Krona is the #141 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Icelandic Krona is "ISK". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 352. The currency symbol for the Krona is "kr".
Icelandic Krona conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
ISK Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Icelandic Krona is Iceland.
There are approximately 353,574 people around the world who use the Icelandic Krona. The Icelandic Krona is the #141 most used widely currency is the world.
353,574 user population
Ranked #141 in the worldISK Exchange Rates
1 Icelandic Krona equals:
† Rates last updated at 21 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
ISK Currency Facts
ISK Details
| ISO 4217 Code | ISK |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 352 |
| Unit Name | Krona |
| Symbol | kr |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
ISK Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | N.a. |
| Frequently Used banknotes | kr500, kr1000, kr2000, kr5000, kr10000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | kr1, kr5, kr10, kr50, kr100 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
ISK Issuance
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Iceland |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.sedlabanki.is |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 353,574 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #141 |
| ISK Inflation Rate | 2.68% |
| Inflation Rank | #61 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 ISK Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Central Bank of Iceland. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Icelandic Krona may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Maundy Thursday | April 18, 2019 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 19, 2019 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | April 22, 2019 | Closed |
| First Day of Summer | April 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Ascension Day | May 30, 2019 | Closed |
| Whitmonday | June 10, 2019 | Closed |
| National Day | June 17, 2019 | Closed |
| Bank Holiday | August 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2019 | Closed |
| New Year's Eve | December 31, 2019 | Partial Day |
ISK Currency History
The Icelandic Krona was created in July 1981. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Icelandic Krona.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Icelandic old króna (ISJ) | January 1922 to June 1981 | ISK |