Proof Mexican Silver Libertad coins are overlooked by many collectors around the globe, but are worthy of consideration as one of the finest silver coins available in the modern marketplace. With seven different weights available, there is a Mexican Silver Libertad with an affordable price out there for any collector. JM Bullion is currently offering the 2015 ½ oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad coin for purchase.
Coin Highlights:
- Mintage limited to just 2,500 coins!
- Contains ½ oz of .999 pure silver.
- Each coin ships in an individual mint capsule.
- Designs inspired by the original Centenario gold coin from 1920.
- Produced by the Mexican Mint.
Mexican Silver Libertad coins have one distinction that many other sovereign coins do not. The Mexican Silver Libertad is a legal tender coin, but it is not issued a face value when it is struck. Banco de Mexico gives the coins a floating face value, meaning that use in circulation would require vendors to contact the central bank on a daily basis to determine the current value.
As the official coin of the Mexican government, Mexican Silver Libertads were introduced in 1982 as a bullion coin, with the first proof coin struck in 1983. Regular production of Proof Mexican Silver Libertad coins commenced in 1986 with a 1 oz weight, with four fractional-weight coins added in 1992, and a 2 oz and 5 oz coin added in 1996.
On the obverse side of each coin is the image of Winged Victory atop her pillar, as found in the center of Mexico City. The statue was erected in Mexico City in 1920 as part of the nation’s centennial celebration of independence from Spain, and is representative of the nation’s victory.
The reverse side of the 2015 ½ oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad coin bears the coat of arms for the country. In the image, an eagle is perched atop a cactus as it does battle with a serpent clutched in its claws and beak. Additional engravings include a wreath below and the country’s full name in Spanish, “Estados Unidos Mexicanos,” above.
The Mexican Mint is one of the world’s oldest operating facilities, having been founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors. The mint is operated by the government and the Banco de Mexico.
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