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20 Centavos
| Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc) | 4.0 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1944 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Brass (80% Copper, 20% Zinc) |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#9468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Denomination with laurels
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the 1942 dated coins, 2,500,000 were minted in 1942 and 2,500,000 were minted in 1943.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, painting, and engraving, and his design for the 20 Centavos coin features an image of the Ecuadorian coat of arms on one side and the denomination on the other. This coin was minted from 1942 to 1944 and was made of brass, which is an alloy of 80% copper and 20% zinc. It weighs 4.0 grams and has a diameter of 23.5 millimeters.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 D | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1942-1944 coin.
