Ecuador Coins
Ecuador's official currency has been the U.S. dollar since 2000. This change marked an important milestone in the monetary history of the country, which previously used the sucre as its national currency. The adoption of the dollar has had a significant impact on the Ecuadorian economy and its monetary system.
Ecuador's monetary history
Prior to dollarization, Ecuador had used the sucre as its national currency since 1884. During its existence, the sucre experienced several devaluations and changes in its design. In the last decades of the 20th century, the currency suffered severe hyperinflation, which led the government to make the decision to adopt the U.S. dollar as the official currency in an attempt to stabilize the economy.
Ecuadorian Numismatics
Despite dollarization, Ecuador maintains a rich numismatic tradition. The country continues to mint commemorative dollar coins, which are legal tender and have great value for collectors. These coins usually commemorate historical, cultural or natural events important to the country. In addition, the Central Bank of Ecuador maintains a numismatic collection that includes historical coins and banknotes, thus preserving the country's monetary memory.
| Country | Ecuador |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,04$ |
| Continent | America Sur |
| Capital city | Quito |
| ISO2 | EC |
| ISO3 | ECU |
| Catalogued coins | 216 |
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📌 Some countries such as Ecuador have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Ecuador coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
50 centavos
5 centavos
25 centavos
1 centavo
10 centavos
1 sucre
25 centavos (Alberto Spencer)
50 centavos (Amaguaña Transit)
1 sucre
1 centavo
25 centavos (Oswaldo Guayasamín)
50 sucres
25 centavos (Jorge Icaza)
1 sucre
20 sucres
5 centavos (Isidro Ayora)
50 centavos
100 sucres (Bicentennial of the birth of Antonio José de Sucre y Alcalá)
50 centavos
500 sucres
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