The Gold Libertad from the Mexican Mint is one of the most iconic North American coin releases each year. The official gold bullion coin of Mexico, this popular modern coin is based upon the original gold Centenario piece released by the Mexican Mint in 1921 during the centennial celebration of the nation’s freedom. The 2016 1 oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Coin is available today from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective capsule.
- 12th release of the Mexican Gold Libertad!
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
- Obverse features the image of Winged Victory.
- Reverse includes the Mexican coat of arms.
Mexican Gold Libertad coins debuted in a bullion version in 1982, with a one-time striking of Proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins occurring first in 1983 with only the 1 oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad coin offered and again in 1989 with a ½ oz Mexican Gold Libertad.
Since 2005, the Proof Mexican Gold Libertad coin has been available on a regular basis in a total of five different weights, ranging from the largest at 1 oz. and the smallest at 1/20 oz. These 2016 1 oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Coins are available to you inside of a protective capsule, ensuring a beautiful finish and protected design for years to come.
The obverse of the 2016 1 oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Coin includes the image of Winged Victory, a symbol of Mexico’s revolution against Spanish colonial rule in the 1820s. The Mexican people fought an eight-year war for independence with Spain before emerging victorious.
On the reverse of all Mexican Gold Libertad coins you’ll find the image of the modern coat of arms for the nation, which includes a Mexican bald eagle perched atop a cactus arm while it is locked in battle with a serpent. On 1 oz coins, there are 10 engravings around the coat of arms representing the previous iterations of the Mexican coat of arms.
The Mexican Mint is one of the world’s oldest operating facilities, and by far the oldest in the Western Hemisphere. Opened in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors, the mint once handled production of Spanish currency for colonies throughout Central and South America, as well as the South Pacific. Today it is the official sovereign mint of Mexico, controlled by the federal government and overseen by Banco de Mexico.
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