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10 Centavos

1918 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 4.85 g 21.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1918
Value
10 Centavos (0.10&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
4.85 g
Diameter
21.9 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
9 October 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30974
Rarity index
52%

Reverse

Denomination with laurels

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIEZ
CENTAVOS

Translation: Ten centavos

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Centavos coin from Ecuador, minted in 1918, has an interesting feature. It bears the image of a condor, a large South American bird, on its reverse side. The condor is known for its impressive wingspan, which can reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) in length, making it a symbol of power and freedom in many Andean cultures.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1918  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1918 coin.