One of North America’s most popular bullion coins is also one of its least known in some circles. The Mexican Silver Libertad is the official bullion coin of Mexico, and though it is beginning to attract the same attention as other North American counterparts like the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf and American Silver Eagle, it is struck in much lower mintages. Today, the 2016 1 oz Mexican Silver Libertad Coin is available in near-perfect condition from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Ships in a plastic NGC slab to protect the coin’s condition.
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Earned a grade of Mint State 69 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Designated as an Early Release product.
• Features the image of Winged Victory on the obverse. Mexican coat of arms on the reverse.

Mexican Silver Libertad coins were introduced for the first time in 1982. The Mexican Mint revived the most popular coin design in the history of the modern state, that of Winged Victory from the gold Centenario coin that was in circulation from 1921 to 1947.

While the coin is available in proof, bullion, and proof-like versions, it is the bullion coin that is the most popular. In addition to these 2016 1 oz Mexican Silver Libertad Coins, the Mexican Mint offers the Silver Libertad in fractional weights of 1/20, 1/10, ¼, and ½ oz, as well as a 2 oz and 5 oz variety.

The 2016 1 oz Mexican Silver Libertad Coin available to you through JM Bullion today is a near-perfect MS69 according to the NGC. This grade indicates a coin with its full, original luster from the mint, but also a maximum of two minor detracting flaws.

Early Release is a designation awarded to coins that arrive at the NGC or an approved depository within a set period of time. In this case, the Mexican Mint must ship these coins to the aforementioned facilities within the first 30 days of the release date set for 2016 bullion coins.

The Mexican Mint is the oldest operating mint facility in the Western Hemisphere. It was originally founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors. At one point in time, the Mexican Mint struck coinage for all Spanish territories throughout the Western world.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion associates are available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, or via email.