ECS · ECS
Ecuadorian sucre (ECS)
The ECS is the currency of Ecuador, replaced by the US dollar in 2000.
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ECS · Ecuadorian sucre
ECS Currency Overview
The Ecuadorian sucre (ECS) was the official currency of Ecuador for over a century, from 1884 until 2000. It was named after Antonio José de Sucre, a key figure in South American independence. The sucre was subdivided into 100 centavos and issued by the Central Bank of Ecuador.
Throughout its history, the sucre experienced significant inflation and devaluation, particularly in the late 20th century. Economic instability and political crises led to a severe banking crisis in the late 1990s, causing the currency to lose much of its value. In 2000, the government adopted the US dollar as the official currency, replacing the sucre at a rate of 25,000 sucres per dollar.
Today, the sucre is no longer in circulation, but it remains a part of Ecuador's monetary history. Collectors and historians may still encounter sucre banknotes and coins, which serve as reminders of the country's economic past. The transition to the dollar has brought price stability, but the sucre's legacy endures in the memories of Ecuadorians.
- Code
- ECS
- Symbol
- ECS
- Current rate
- USD / ECS
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1884, replacing the peso.
- Official name
- Ecuadorian sucre
- Legal tender status
- Withdrawn
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- centavo · 1 ECS = 100 centavo
- Countries
- Ecuador
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of Ecuador
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Ecuador · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Fixed at 25,000 sucres per US dollar from 2000 until withdrawal.
Common banknotes
5 sucres · 10 sucres · 20 sucres · 50 sucres · 100 sucres · 500 sucres · 1000 sucres
Common coins
1 centavo · 5 centavos · 10 centavos · 20 centavos · 50 centavos · 1 sucre · 5 sucres · 10 sucres · 20 sucres · 50 sucres
Also known as
sucre · Ecuadorian sucre · ECS · S/.
Practical notes
- Withdrawn from circulation in 2000.
Priority currency pairs
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