Reverse The inscription 'DOS SUCRES', meaning 'two sucres' in Spanish, is placed along the upper edge. The central part features the national coat of arms of Ecuador. Along the lower edge, information about the coin's weight – 'GRAM 10', the mint 'PHILA USA', and the metal fineness 'LEY 0,720' is provided. A decorative border of dots runs along the rim.
Obverse The central part of the coin features the left-facing profile of Antonio José de Sucre, one of the leaders of the Latin American Spanish colonies' war for independence. The Spanish text 'REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR', meaning 'Republic of Ecuador', runs along the edge from left to right. The year of mintage, '1930', is inscribed along the lower edge. A decorative border of raised dots runs along the rim.