The History of the Rigsdaler: Danish Currency from 1807 to 1944
Rigsdaler (plural: rigsdalers) was the name of the Danish currency from 1807 to 1944. It was introduced by King Frederick VI in 1807, replacing the previous Danish currency, the speciedaler. The rigsdaler was divided into 60 skilling, and each rigsdaler was equal to 24 skilling.
The name "rigsdaler" is derived from the Danish word "rigs," meaning "realm" or "kingdom," and "daler," which refers to a silver coin that was used in Denmark during the Middle Ages. The rigsdaler was used as the official currency of Denmark until 1944, when it was replaced by the krone (crown).
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