Money in Scandinavia appeared long ago.We can say that the Norwegian krone as the currency used at the end of the first millennium AD.Silver coins are stamped steel during the reign of King Olav Tryugvassona.Their coinage was exclusively the prerogative of the ruler of the country.The first Norwegian Mint appeared much later - in 1626 in Oslo, and Christiania as yet then called the city.At the end of the seventeenth century it was moved closer to a major silver mine.Around the same time the Norwegian krone first appeared in the form of banknotes.In 1736 it was founded Kurantbank.It was a private institution, was under royal control.It had the right to issue banknotes and coins that were in circulation in Norway and Denmark.
In the mid-nineteenth century legal tender was considered riksdaler, consisting of a hundred era.In 1874, there was a transition to the gold standard.It was canceled in 1914 due to the fact that military expenditures, which were very numerous, had to be included to cover the printing press.Return to the gold standard implemented in 1920.But not for long Norwegian krone was tied to the precious metal.The gold standard finally abolished in 1931.The Norwegian krone was officially introduced into circulation in 1875, which is associated with the entry into the Scandinavian Monetary Union.Prior to that, silver is used spesidalery.
I must say that the Norwegian krone - is not the only currency that was used on the territory of this part of Scandinavia.At various times, the State is under the authority of the Danish or the Swedish crown.Coins and banknotes of these countries were used along with local crowns until 1917.In addition, during the German occupation (1940-1945) visited here and Reichsmark.After the liberation of the country's old money were exchanged for new ones.
Crohn remains the national currency of the country.It consists of a hundred era.Tourists who wish to visit the beautiful country of fjords, beautiful mountains and forests, should take into account that the Norwegian currency exchange - it is troublesome and expensive.All banks there commission of up to 5 percent or fixed amount - not less than five dollars.In airports, local travel agencies or in sea ports is better not to buy a crown, it will cost even more.Therefore, if you can, buy a given currency in his country.Norwegian krone against the ruble at the moment is 1: 5.3.It is best to buy it in banks.
Norwegian krone exchange rate is not fixed, each year varies significantly.This is explained by the fact that it depends on many factors, including the level of oil prices.Note that while in the country of fjords is best not to pay bills, but with the help of a plastic card.Non-cash forms of payment are very well developed, as in any modern civilized country.Therefore, credit cards are accepted almost everywhere in Norway, where you can buy something.If you are unable to acquire the crown before the trip - it does not matter.You have the right to bring along a 25 thousand units of the Norwegian currency, or 2,500 euros.If you decide to take a sum of money that exceeds this limit, you will have to fill out a special form at the customs.But I must say that such restrictions will not apply to travelers' checks.
