2019-02-04 Mon

Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands, and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands. In the Andean foothills at an elevation of 2,850m, Quito, the capital, is known for its largely intact Spanish colonial center, with decorated 16th- and 17th-century palaces and religious sites, like the ornate Compania de Jesus Church.

The Sucre was the currency of Ecuador between 1884 and 2000. It was subdivided into 10 Decimos or 100 Centavos. The sucre was named after Latin American political leader Antonio Jose de Sucre. The currency was replaced by the US dollar as a result of the 1998–99 financial crisis.

The note depicted beside is a 100 Sucre banknote of 1920. The obverse has a Guardian Angel of BSA standing on cornucopia with children. The angel is Genius Loci - the protective spirit of a place. The reverse showcases the return of Christopher Columbus to Spain.

Image Courtesy: Kate's Paper Money