The beautiful Mexican Silver Libertad coin was first issued in 1982 from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Due to its huge popularity among collectors and investors around the world, the Mexican Mint decided to expand its size range and introduced several new sizes in 1991. This superb silver coin is a rendition of the Centenario, minted between 1921 and 1947.
The obverse of this coin depicts winged Victoria (as seen on the Mexican Independence Victory Column in Mexico City) against a background of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. These two volcanoes are the basis of a mythological love story between the warrior Popocatépetl and the ancient princess Iztaccíhuatl.
The reverse side showcases the Mexican National Coat of Arms – a golden eagle perched on a cactus while holding a snake in its beak. On the standard 1 troy-ounce coin, the image is surrounded by the 10 historical coat of arms. The coin’s spectacular design and attachment to history make it a treasured addition to any portfolio or collection.
North America is home to many highly collectible investment-grade silver coins. Most of the attention goes to the Silver Canadian Maple Leaf or the American Silver Eagle, but official Mexican Silver Libertad Coins should not be ignored. Mexico produces 1/5th of the global silver supply that is mined every year and the minting of silver coins is a practice in this nation that dates back to the 16th century. This gives collectors a unique silver coin to add to their silver bullion collection that still offers guaranteed quality and value.
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The History of the Mexican Silver Libertad
Produced by the National Mint of Mexico in San Luis Potosi, coins including the Libertad have been struck there for more than four centuries. The initial Mexican coins that were created were actually based on numerous other currencies, including the US dollar, Japanese Yen, and even the Chinese Yuan. Everything from the peso to the Spanish dollar has been produced at this mint, which was originally located in Mexico City.
The obverse design of the coin is also a reflection of Mexican history. Two volcanoes, named Iztaccihuti and Popocatepetl, are prominently featured in the background, telling a love story between a warrior and a princess who were separated by death. A winged Victoria, which is the Roman goddess of victory, stretches out her hand as she stands on top of the Independence Victory Column, inviting others to join her in conquering death itself.
The reverse of the coin has a couple of design variations. There is the traditional golden eagle on a pear cactus that is holding a snake for older editions of the silver Mexican Libertad, while later versions offer 10 different coat of arms that have been used by Mexico throughout history. In the center of the reverse design for modern coins is the phrase “Estados Unidos Mexicanos,” or the “United States of Mexico.”
Silver Libertad Coins are Unique and Highly Collectible
Mexican Silver Libertads are different from many other government silver bullion coins because they are one of the few highly collectible silver coins that offer fractional ounce values down to as small as 1/20 ounce sizes. The Mexican government guarantees all the Silver Libertad Coins it strikes and has been offering numerous Silver Libertad Coin sizes below 1 ounce since 1991, while the 1-ounce Silver Libertad has been produced since 1982. This makes it suitable for collectors on virtually any budget. Since 1996, 2-ounce and 5-ounce Silver Libertad Coin sizes have also been added to the collection.
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