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© Essor Prof
1 Centavo
2003 year| Copper plated steel | 2.35 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01 USD) |
| Currency | U.S. dollar (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Denomination in digits, denomination in words, year of issue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR
AÑO
2003
1
UN CENTAVO
Translation:
Central Bank of Ecuador
Year 2003
1
One centavo
Edge
Plain
Comment
Due to rampant inflation in the 1980's and 1990's, the government of Ecuador abandoned the Sucre in 2000 and adopted the United States Dollar. These coins where introduced to supplement the circulation of the .Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Ecuador was designed by the country's central bank, the Banco Central del Ecuador, and features the image of a hummingbird on its obverse side. The coin's reverse side features the Ecuadorian coat of arms and the denomination. The use of a hummingbird on the coin is significant because it is a symbol of speed and agility, reflecting the country's desire to promote economic growth and development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 2003 coin.
