5000 Sucres (Ibero-American Series) 1991 front 5000 Sucres (Ibero-American Series) 1991 back
5000 Sucres (Ibero-American Series) 1991 photo
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5000 Sucres Ibero-American Series

1991 year
Silver (.925) 27.0 g 40.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1991
Value
5000 Sucres (5000&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27.0 g
Diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
10 September 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#31592
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Denomination, image of three ships of Christopher Columbus and a native mask

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS
1492
1992
5000 SUCRES

Translation:
Meeting of two worlds
1492 (year of the first voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas)
1992 (year of the 500th anniversary of that voyage)

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5000 Sucres coin from Ecuador, issued in 1991 as part of the Ibero-American Series, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the image of a traditional Ecuadorian woman wearing a colorful poncho and a hat, while the reverse side features a stunning illustration of the Andes mountain range, along with the coin's denomination and country name. This coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 27.0 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  50000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5000 Sucres (Ibero-American Series) 1991 coin.