The Mexican Libertad Coin is a bullion coin that is produced annually by the Banco De Mexico, the National Bank of Mexico. Libertad Coins are available in both gold and silver with a variety of weight denominations.
The Mexican Libertad has been minted annually by Banco De Mexico since 1982, making it one of the oldest continuously produced silver and gold bullion coin series. It is recognized worldwide for it’s beautiful design, high quality production and limited annual mintages.
Libertad
In relation to other sovereign government minted coins, the Mexican Libertad often has the lowest annual mintage numbers compared to other government issued coins. The Libertad coin is a symbolic celebration of the Mexican Revolution and Independence from Spain. The word Libertad, translates to Freedom in English.
Both Silver and Gold Mexican Libertad coins are minted in a five different denominations, 1 troy ounce, 1/2 troy ounce, 1/4 troy ounce, 1/10 troy ounce and 1/20 troy ounce.
Silver Mexican Libertad coins are also minted in three additional denominations annually, 2 troy ounces, 5 troy ounces and 1 kilogram weights.
Each year, Banco de Mexico produces Libertad coins in a variety of limited finishes, such as Libertad Proof and Libertad Reverse Proof coins. The mintages for both Silver & Gold Proof and Reverse Proof Libertad coins are extremely limited and often sell out quickly as they are in high demand by both collectors and investors.
Libertad Design
Libertad coins are produced in either .999 fine gold or .999 fine silver.
The design of the obverse of the Libertad coin features the coat of arms of Mexico surrounded by historical Mexican coats of arms, proudly displaying an eagle with a snake in it’s mouth.
The design of the reverse of the Libertad coin features a depiction of the statue Winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. A symbol that is iconic of the Mexican Revolution and independence from Spain.
The original design is based on the Centenario gold Mexican coin, also known as the Mexican 50 Peso Gold Coin.
