2000 Ecuador 25 Centavos Jose Joaquin Olmedo

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Lot number	379b
Estimate	1.00 - 3.00 USD
Auction	AUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

2000 Ecuador 25 Centavos Jose Joaquin Olmedo 2000 Ecuador 25 Centavos Jose Joaquin de Olmedo KM# 107 Uncirculated This 2000 Ecuador 25 Centavos coin features the portrait of Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, a notable Ecuadorian president and poet, on the obverse accompanied by the national coat of arms. The reverse displays a bold numeral 25 with the inscriptions Banco Central del Ecuador and Veinticinco Centavos. Struck in copper-nickel, this coin was part of the final series of centavo denominations issued to circulate alongside the U.S. Dollar during Ecuador's dollarization period. This specific example is identified by KM# 107 and remains in crisp uncirculated condition, housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip. It is a significant historical piece representing a major economic transition in South American history. 2000 Ecuador 25 Centavos Jose Joaquin Olmedo KM 107 Steel Core Nickel Clad Coin Condition: The coin appears to be in Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated condition, showing original luster with minor surface abrasions and slight contact marks consistent with light handling. The strike is sharp, particularly on the portrait of Jose Joaquin de Olmedo and the numerical denomination. This coin was minted at the Casa de Moneda de Mexico for Ecuador during a significant historical period following the country's formal dollarization in 2000. It is composed of a steel core with nickel cladding. The strike type is a standard business strike for circulation. No professional third-party grading is assigned, though it remains in a protective cardboard flip. Ecuador, 25 centavos, 2000, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo, coin, numismatics, Republica del Ecuador, Veinticinco Centavos, Banco Central del Ecuador, currency, collectible, KM 107 Ecuador coin 2000, 25 centavos Ecuador, Jose Joaquin de Olmedo coin, Ecuadorian currency, collectible coins, numismatics, world coins, 2000 centavos, South American coins, coin collecting IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction t

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