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50 Centavos
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 2.5 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1928-1930 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Name of the country, year of issue, head of Antonio José de Sucre facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR
Translation: Republic of Ecuador
Edge
Reeded
Comment
According to the Central Bank of Ecuador, these coins disappeared from circulation in 1945.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Ecuador is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1928, and its production was discontinued in 1930, due to the economic crisis caused by the Great Depression. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for high prices at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 155060 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1928-1930 coin.
