All recent Ecuadoran coins have the eagle/flags/shield coat of arms on one side of the coin. The other side may have the head of a man, or it may simply state the denomination, such as '5 centavos.' This page applies to non-copper coins with the denomination; they are all made from nickel alloys, although they sometimes take on a golden tone (as in our picture). For the coins with the man's head, click to this CoinQuest link.

2 (DOS) CENTAVOS (1909)
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $12
well preserved: $25
fully uncirculated: $50

2 1/2 (DOS Y MEDIO) CENTAVOS (1917 - 1928)
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $8
well preserved: $20
fully uncirculated: $40
coins dated 1917 are worth more than those dated 1928

5 (CINCO) CENTAVOS (1909 - 1970)
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $5
well preserved: $15
fully uncirculated: $35
early coins (1909) are worth more
late coins (1946, 1970) are worth much less

10 (DIEZ) CENTAVOS (1918 - 1976)
worn: less than $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $5
fully uncirculated: $15
early coins (1918) are worth more
late coins (after 1928) are worth much less

20 CENTAVOS (1937 - 1981)
worn: less than $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $2
fully uncirculated: $3

50 CENTAVOS (1963 - 1988)
worn: less than $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: $1
fully uncirculated: $2

Adjust these catalog values based on the information on our Important Terminology page.