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5 Centavos
| Stainless steel | 4.95 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2000-2005 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 USD) |
| Currency | U.S. dollar (2000-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Denomination in digits, denomination in words, year of issue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DEL ECUADOR
5
AÑO
2000
CINCO CENTAVOS
Translation:
Central Bank of Ecuador
5
Year
2000
Five centavos
Edge
Plain
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 .Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Ecuador is made of stainless steel, which is a unique feature among coins. Most coins are made of a combination of metals, such as copper, nickel, and zinc, but the 5 Centavos coin is made entirely of stainless steel. This makes it stand out from other coins and gives it a distinctive look and feel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 2000-2005 coin.
