20 Centavos 1959-1972 front 20 Centavos 1959-1972 back
20 Centavos 1959-1972 photo
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20 Centavos

 
Nickel clad steel 3.6 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1959-1972
Value
20 Centavos (0.20&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
9 October 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2979
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination with laurels

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from Ecuador was designed by the famous Ecuadorian artist, Gonzalo Endara Crow. He was known for his work in sculpture and coin design, and his artwork can be found in various museums and institutions throughout Ecuador. The coin's design features the Ecuadorian coat of arms on one side and the denomination on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1959  14400000 - - - - - -
1962  14400000 - - - - - -
1966  24000000 - - - - - -
1969  24000000 - - - - - -
1971  12000000 - - - - - -
1972  48432000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1959-1972 coin.