Ecuador

Ecuadorian sucre banknotes from the 1980s and 1990s, the last years before Ecuador gave up its own currency.

Uncirculated notes at modest prices, ideal for a Latin American or "lost currencies" collection.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Ecuador banknotes

The sucre, named after independence hero Antonio José de Sucre, was Ecuador's currency from 1884. A banking crisis in 1998–1999 caused its value to collapse, and in 2000 Ecuador adopted the US dollar at 25,000 sucres per dollar. The Banco Central del Ecuador stopped issuing banknotes, so the sucre notes here are the last of their kind.

See also: Americas banknotes, Colombia and Peru.

Frequently asked questions

What currency does Ecuador use?

The US dollar, since 2000. Ecuador still mints its own small coins.

How much was a sucre worth at the end?

The sucre was exchanged at 25,000 sucres to one US dollar in 2000.

Who was the sucre named after?

Antonio José de Sucre, a hero of South American independence.

Are your Ecuador banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Ecuador note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.