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Mexican Silver Libertads
The Mexican Silver Libertads have led the charge of one ounce pure silver coin production and have influenced other countries to mint their own sovereign silver coins. First minted by the Mexican Mint, 1982 is the inaugural year for the Mexican Libertad series. The Mexican Mint decided to produce a bullion series for both gold and silver, in order to catch the attention of avid coin collectors. Every year, a new coin is minted but the only new aspect about the coin is the date and mintage. These Libertads are backed by almost 500 years of expertise in coin production and are guaranteed to be .999 pure silver and in brilliant uncirculated condition.
History
Being one of the oldest mints in the Americas, the Mexican Mint has been producing coins since 1535. The ruler of Spain, at the time, issued a decree by the Spanish Crown to establish the first mint in the Americas. The Mexican Mint produced the silver 1 peso that circulated throughout the US and Asia and became the basis for other countries' modern national currencies such as the Japanese yen or the Chinese yuan.
Design
The Centenario displayed a winged Victoria, poised as a statue, tall and proud. Victoria is the goddess of victory and has been used as a symbol for many countries when they have gained independence. She now graces the obverse of the Libertad, still honoring the history of Mexico. Her body is slender and only half-covered by a cascading drape. In the distance, two volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl, emit hot smoke as they have remained active for hundreds of years. These volcanoes are believed to be past star-crossed lovers, forced to make a very difficult decision. One a princess, one a warrior, these lovers begged the gods for their immortality to be spent with each other. The gods' answer to these desperate sweethearts was to make them into mountains, stretching over the Mexican landscape, and to always be side-by-side with the other. Encircling the edge of the coin, words read, "1 onza plata pura, date of mintage, ley .999." When translated to English, these words guarantee the coin's purity and authenticity of .999 pure silver. The reverse design is of the Mexican Coat of Arms. This national deal included an eagle, perched on a prickly pear cactus, eating a snake. Known as "the king of the skies," and the highest messenger to the gods, the Eagle has been the chosen symbol for many nations and seals. Mexico is no different with the regal sign of the eagle displayed on their Coat of Arms.
Sizes
The Mexican Silver Libertad series contains a wide variety of sizes, which include:
- -1 Kilo
- -5 oz
- -2 oz
- -1 oz
- -1/2 oz
- -1/4 oz
- -1/10 oz
- -1/20 oz
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One Ounce Silver Libertads
Uncirculated
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2 Ounce Silver Libertads
Uncirculated
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5 Ounce Silver Libertads
Uncirculated
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Proof Silver Libertads
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Other Silver Libertads
20th, 10th and other sizes
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