Ecuador 1 sucre Race Walking Olympics Ibero-American proof silver coin 2007

The Ecuador 1 Sucre silver proof coin issued in 2007 is part of the Ibero-American Coin Series VII, dedicated to Olympic sports. This commemorative issue celebrates Ecuador’s remarkable success in Olympic race walking, a discipline that brought the country international recognition and Olympic gold through legendary athlete Jefferson Pérez, one of Ecuador’s greatest sports figures.

The obverse presents a dynamic depiction of a race walking athlete captured mid-stride, emphasizing the distinctive technique of the sport. The athlete advances along sweeping curved lines representing a stadium running track and the movement of competition. His forward posture, bent arms, and determined stride convey endurance and discipline. Surrounding the design are the inscriptions “ECUADOR ORO OLÍMPICO MARCHA” and the denomination “1 SUCRE,” highlighting Ecuador’s Olympic gold achievements in race walking.

The reverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Ecuador at the center, topped by the Andean condor spreading its wings above the national shield depicting Mount Chimborazo, a river and a ship symbolizing the country’s geography and prosperity. Encircling the central emblem are coats of arms of the nine participating Ibero-American countries, representing the nations involved in this commemorative program. The inscriptions “REPÚBLICA DEL ECUADOR” and the year “2007” complete the design.

Struck in .925 silver with a proof finish, this coin forms part of the international Ibero-American numismatic program honoring sports achievements and cultural cooperation, making it a desirable collectible for Olympic and world coin enthusiasts.

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