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5 Centavos
1928 year| Nickel (100%) | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Nickel (100%) |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Portrait of Vicente Rocafuerte facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the total mintage, 5,376,000 were minted in 1928 and 10,624,000 were minted in 1929.Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos 1928 coin from Ecuador made of Nickel (100%) weighing 3.1 g is interesting because it was produced during a time when Ecuador was experiencing economic and political instability, and the coin's design and material composition reflect this turmoil. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Ecuador's first president, Juan José Flores, while the reverse shows the coat of arms of Ecuador surrounded by the words "República del Ecuador" and the denomination "5 Centavos." The use of nickel in the coin's composition was likely chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, but it also gives the coin a distinctive silver-gray color that sets it apart from other coins of the time. Despite its humble appearance, this coin is a tangible piece of Ecuador's history and a reminder of the country's resilience and determination to overcome adversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 16000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1928 coin.
