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Other Disclosures - Commitments (Details) kr in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |  |
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Dec. 31, 2021 DKK (kr) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 DKK (kr) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Commitments |  |  |  |
Short term contractual obligations | kr 1,340 |  | kr 1,074 |
Maximum due term of obligations | 2 years |  |  |
Contingent commitments | kr 19,574 | $ 2,983 | kr 14,638 | $ 2,418

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