25 Centavos 2000 front 25 Centavos 2000 back
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25 Centavos

2000 year
Stainless steel 5.8 g 24.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2000
Value
25 Centavos (0.25&nbspUSD)
Currency
U.S. dollar (2000-date)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
24.2 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#3373
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Denomination in digits, denomination in words, year of issue

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR
25
AÑO
2000
VEINTICINCO CENTAVOS

Translation:
Central Bank of Ecuador
25
Year
2000
Twenty five centavos

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Due to rampant inflation in the 1980's and 1990's, the government of Ecuador abandoned the Sucre in 2000 and adopted the United States Dollar. These coins where introduced to supplement the circulation of the Quarter Dollar.

Interesting fact

The 25 Centavos 2000 coin from Ecuador is unique in that it features a depiction of the Andean condor, a large South American bird, on its reverse side. The Andean condor is an important symbol in Ecuadorian culture and is considered a symbol of freedom and strength. It's a fascinating fact that this coin, which is widely used in everyday transactions, also serves as a representation of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos 2000 coin.