Mexican Silver Libertad Coin

Since 1982, the Mexican Mint has produced the Silver Libertad coin. Silver Libertad's have become a favorite silver coin with investors and coin collectors.

Silver Libertad Design:

The obverse side of this beautiful silver coin features the Angel of Independence. Symbolizing freedom, a laurel crown is held by her right hand. In her left hand, she holds a broken chain, which symbolizes freedom. In the background area are the legendary "Lovers Peaks". Legend has it that a great warrior named Popocatepetl was in love with a fair maiden named Iztaccihuatl. She was the daughter of a tribal king. The two lovers wished to be married, but in order to do so, the tribal king commanded that Popocatepetl go to battle with a rival tribe, and win. After his victory he may marry Iztaccihuatl.

Popocatepetl went off to battle, and was victorious. Sadly, the victory took longer than expected, and another man spread rumors that Popocatepetl had died in battle. The young maiden soon died of grief for her lost lover. When Popocatepetl returned home, he found out that his true love had died. He took her body atop a mountain range, which assumed the shape of the sleeping young maiden. Her form can be seen in the Western view today. Popocatepetl climbed to the top of the adjacent peak, where he watches over his eternal lost love.

The reverse side of the Silver Libertad contains an image of 10 different versions of Mexico's coat of arms, which is an eagle with a snake in its mouth, standing on a cactus.

Silver Libertad Specs:

The Silver Libertad comes in both a "Brilliant Uncirculated" and "Proof" version. These coins are made of .999 fine silver.

Brilliant Uncirculated Versions:

The 1 ounce Silver Libertad coin has been produced since 1982.

In 1991, the 1/20 ounce, 1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce coins were first minted, and continue to be minted each year.

The 2 ounce and 5 ounce Silver Libertad's were introduced in 1996, and have been minted consecutively each year ever since.

Proof Versions:

A 1 ounce Silver Proof Libertad was minted in 1983. It was not struck in 1984 or 1985, but began being minted again in 1986. It is been produced consecutively each year since that date.

The 1/20 ounce, 1/10 ounce, 1/4 ounce, 1/2 ounce Silver Libertad Proof Coins have been consecutively minted each year since 1992.

In 1996, the 2 ounce and 5 ounce Silver Libertad Proof coins were first minted by the Mexican Meant, and have been consecutively struck by the Mint since.

The "Proof-Like" 1 kg coin has been consecutively struck since 2002.