Reverse The central part features a left-facing profile portrait of Bolívar's lieutenant, Antonio José Francisco de Sucre y Alcalá. Below is the inscription "UN SUCRE" (one sucre) in Spanish. The edge of the coin is decorated with tooth-like elements.
Obverse The central part depicts the coat of arms of Ecuador - a shield with an eagle perched on top. Below is the year of minting, 1981. Along the upper edge is the Spanish text: "REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR" (Republic of Ecuador). The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.