What does KR mean in Swedish currency?

Both the ISO code "SEK" and currency sign "kr" are in common use for the krona; the former precedes or follows the value, the latter usually follows it but, especially in the past, it sometimes preceded the value. In English, the currency is sometimes referred to as the Swedish crown, as krona means "crown" in Swedish.

What is the symbol of Swedish currency?

The symbol of the currency is kr. One krona is subdivided into 100 öre. In English, the currency is sometimes referred to as the Swedish crown (‘krona’ means ‘crown’ in Swedish). Coins currently in circulation are 1 krona, and 5 and 10 kronor. Banknotes are in denominations of 20, 50, 100, and 500 kronor.

What is the difference between SEK and KR?

In Sweden, you’ll often see prices listed with the abbreviation SEK or the symbol kr. While both are correct and commonly understood, “SEK” is the ISO 4217 code for the currency, used in international banking and finance. On the other hand, “kr” is more commonly used in everyday retail or when locals discuss prices.