100 Sucres (Central Bank) 1997 front 100 Sucres (Central Bank) 1997 back
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100 Sucres Central Bank

1997 year
Bimetallic: brass clad steel centre in stainless steel ring 3.55 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1997
Value
100 Sucres (100&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Bimetallic: brass clad steel centre in stainless steel ring
Weight
3.55 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
10 September 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1770
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Denomination in digits, denomination in words (twice)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIEN SUCRES
100
CIEN SUCRES

Translation:
One hundred sucres
100
One hundred sucres

Edge

Reeded and plain sections

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Sucres coin from Ecuador is that it features a unique reversible design, meaning that both sides of the coin can be considered the front or back side, depending on how it is oriented. This design element was incorporated to symbolize the balance and harmony that the Central Bank of Ecuador aims to maintain in the country's economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Sucres (Central Bank) 1997 coin.