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5 Centavos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.0 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1909-1918 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Denomination with laurels
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO
CENTAVOS
Translation: Five centavos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Ecuador, minted between 1909 and 1918, has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique shape, known as a "round-square" shape, which is a combination of a round and square shape. This distinctive shape makes it easily recognizable and sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 H | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 7980000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1909-1918 coin.
