1 Sucre (Olympic racewalking) 2007 front 1 Sucre (Olympic racewalking) 2007 back
1 Sucre (Olympic racewalking) 2007 photo
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1 Sucre Olympic racewalking

2007 year
Silver (.925) 27.1 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
1 Sucre 1 ECS = USD 0.000040
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27.1 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#72876
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Denomination, figure of Ecuadorian race walker Jefferson Pérez Quezada

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ECUADOR ORO OLÍMPICO MARCHA
1 SUCRE

Translation: Ecuador's gold in olympic racewalking

Comment

Note: Ecuadorian sucre ceased being legal tender on September 11, 2000. But the Central Bank of Ecuador keeps on producing commemorative coins for collectors nominated in sucres.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sucre (Olympic racewalking) 2007 coin from Ecuador is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of an ancient Ecuadorian artifact, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a racewalker in motion, symbolizing the country's passion for sports and competition. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.