5 Sucres 1988-1991 front 5 Sucres 1988-1991 back
5 Sucres 1988-1991 photo
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5 Sucres

 
Nickel clad steel 5.25 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1988-1991
Value
5 Sucres (5&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
5.25 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
9 October 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5114
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denomination in digits, denomination in Braille, an image of bananas

Scripts: Braille, Latin

Lettering: 5 SUCRES

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Sucres coin from Ecuador, minted between 1988 and 1991, has a unique feature. It is made of nickel-clad steel, which gives it a distinctive silver-gray color. This is different from many other coins, which are often made of copper or copper-nickel. The use of nickel-clad steel in this coin's production adds to its unique character and makes it stand out among other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  25 - - - - - -
1991  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sucres 1988-1991 coin.