Obverse: The center of the obverse depicts the coat of arms of Ecuador, surrounded by the coats of arms of other countries that issued coins for this series. Above the central coat of arms, the inscription REPÚBLICA DEL ECUADOR (Republic of Ecuador) is engraved. Below the coat of arms, the year of issuance 2002 is indicated.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a wooden sail raft, known as a balsa, which the Incas used for maritime navigation along coastlines. Above it, the inscription ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS - LA NÁUTICA (Encounter of Two Worlds – Navigation) is engraved. Also engraved is the inscription BALSA DE GUAYAQUIL (Guayaquil Sailing Raft), followed by the year of issuance 2002. At the bottom, the denomination 25,000 SUCRES is engraved.
About the coin: This silver coin, issued in 2002, is part of the "Ibero-America" series. The Ibero-American silver coin series was issued by various Latin American and Spanish countries to commemorate the region's culture and history.
