50 Centavos 1963-1982 front 50 Centavos 1963-1982 back
50 Centavos 1963-1982 photo
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50 Centavos

 
Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1963-1982
Value
50 Centavos (0.50&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Nickel clad steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
9 October 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#1229
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination with laurels

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
CENTAVOS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Ecuador is that it was designed by the famous Ecuadorian artist, Oswaldo Guayasamín. He was known for his unique style that combined indigenous and modern elements, and his design for the coin features a stylized image of a condor, which is a symbol of Ecuador and represents freedom and strength.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1963  20000000 - - - - - -
1971  5000000 - - - - - -
1974  - - - - - -
1975  - - - - - -
1977  40000000 - - - - - -
1979  25000000 - - - - - -
1982  20000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1963-1982 coin.