La Casa de Moneda de Mexico

La Casa de Moneda de México

La Casa de Moneda de México is the national mint of Mexico and the oldest mint in the Americas, founded in 1535. Operating in coordination with Banco de México, the mint strikes circulation coinage, commemoratives, medals and the country’s flagship bullion series. Collectors and investors know its products by the Mo mint mark for Mexico City and by consistent metal quality and craftsmanship.

The mint’s modern reputation centers on the gold and silver Libertad program, alongside historic Mexican gold Peso coins and the Centenario that remain popular in the secondary market. For buyers in the U.S., these coins are well recognized, widely traded and often have mintage levels that can affect premiums and collectibility by year and finish.

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Bullion and collector products

Silver Libertad: Struck in .999 fine silver in Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof finishes, with additional finishes in select years such as Reverse Proof, Antique and the sculptural relief Proof Kilo. Standard sizes include 1 oz, 2 oz, 5 oz, fractional sizes down to 1/20 oz, and a 1 kilo coin. Annual mintages are typically limited compared with other sovereign bullion programs, which can create year-to-year pricing differences in the market.

Gold Libertad: Struck in .999 fine gold, commonly issued in 1 oz and fractional sizes of 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz, in both BU and Proof when offered. The design features Winged Victory with Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background and the national coat of arms on the other side, with the Mo mint mark.

Proof Kilo Silver Libertad: A centerpiece for collectors, the 1 kilo Libertad often features a high-relief style presentation and low mintages. Availability varies by year, and secondary-market pricing reflects demand and production totals.

Historic Mexican gold: The mint produced the 50 Peso Centenario (first issued in 1921) and gold Pesos in 20, 10, 5, 2.5 and 2 denominations. These coins are 90 percent gold with known fine-gold content, such as 37.5 grams for the 50 Peso. Many later-dated restrikes exist and trade on their gold content plus numismatic interest.

Commemoratives and medals: La Casa de Moneda de México also produces national commemoratives and official medals, as well as presentation sets and collectibles released in coordination with Banco de México.

Why investors and collectors watch this mint

Libertad coins do not carry a face value but are recognized as legal tender by weight and purity under Mexican law. The program’s relatively low and variable mintages, coupled with multiple finishes and sizes, appeal to both stackers and collectors. When buying, compare dealer premiums across sizes and finishes, as pricing can vary by year, mintage, condition and payment method.

La Casa de Moneda de México Highlights

• Founded in 1535, the oldest mint in the Americas
• Strikes bullion and circulating coinage on behalf of Banco de México
• Flagship bullion programs: Silver Libertad and Gold Libertad
• Purity: .999 fine silver Libertads and .999 fine gold Libertads
• Sizes: fractional to 1 oz, 2 oz, 5 oz and 1 kilo in silver; fractional to 1 oz in gold
• Finishes include BU, Proof, Reverse Proof and Antique in select years
• Mo mint mark identifies production in Mexico City
• Many Libertad issues have comparatively low mintages that influence premiums
• Historic 90 percent gold Centenario and Peso coins remain active in the secondary market
• Official consumer storefront online with limited direct offerings in Mexico

FAQ

• Q: Who oversees La Casa de Moneda de México and how does it relate to Banco de México?

  A: La Casa de Moneda de México manufactures coins and medals. Banco de México is the central bank that authorizes coin issuance, sets specifications and manages distribution to the market.

• Q: Do Libertad coins have a face value?

  A: Libertads do not carry a stated face value. They are recognized as legal tender by weight and purity and are traded globally based on metal content plus any collector premium.

• Q: What are the metal purities for Libertads?

  A: Silver Libertads are .999 fine silver. Gold Libertads are .999 fine gold.

• Q: What sizes are available?

  A: Silver Libertads are issued in fractional sizes up to 1 oz, plus 2 oz, 5 oz and 1 kilo. Gold Libertads are issued in 1 oz and common fractional sizes down to 1/20 oz, depending on the year.

• Q: Are mintage figures constant each year?

  A: No. Banco de México adjusts mintages by demand and production planning. Some years have notably lower mintages, which can affect availability and premiums.

• Q: Does the mint produce platinum or palladium bullion coins?

  A: The core bullion program focuses on silver and gold. There is no regular platinum or palladium Libertad program.

• Q: What should buyers know about historic Centenarios and gold Pesos?

  A: These are 90 percent gold coins with known fine-gold content. Many are restrikes with later production dates. They typically trade near melt value plus any numismatic premium tied to date, condition and demand.

• Q: How can investors purchase coins from this mint?

  A: In Mexico, limited items may be available through the official storefront. International buyers usually purchase through authorized distributors and retailers. Compare total costs, including premiums and payment fees, before buying.

• Q: How do I authenticate a Libertad?

  A: Verify weight, dimensions and design details, including the Mo mint mark and the national coat of arms. Buying from reputable sellers and using basic measurements are practical steps to manage counterparty risk.

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