Mexican Gold Libertad coins are unique option among the list of annual-release silver and gold coin programs. The official gold coin of Mexico, the Mexican Gold Libertad is available in bullion and proof versions like other major programs, but the coins have a much lower mintage figure in both options than other gold bullion products. Right now, 2017 ½ oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives in a protective mint capsule.
- 13th issue of ½ oz Proof Gold Libertad coins!
- Limited mintage of only 700 coins!
- Contains ½ Troy oz of .999 pure gold.
- Winged Victory appears in left-profile relief on the obverse.
- Modern coat of arms for Mexico is featured on the reverse.
All 2017 ½ oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Coins arrive inside of the Mexican Mint’s original capsule packaging. This protects the coin’s beautiful matte finish on the design sets and contrasting mirrored background fields from damage.
The vast majority of Proof Gold Libertad production has taken place since 2005. In that year, the Mexican Mint introduced the Proof Gold coins in five total weights, including 1 oz, ¼ oz, 1/10 oz, 1/20 oz, and these ½ oz options. However, two of the four fractional weights had appeared before from the mint.
Production of ¼ oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins occurred in 2004, making them the only weight offered in that year. The ½ oz Proof Gold Libertad was produced in a limited number in 1989, and was the only coin struck that year in the proof series by the Mexican Mint. Overall, production of Proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins has been strictly limited. The single largest mintage of any coin came in 2005 when 2,600 ¼ oz coins were struck.
On the obverse of the 2017 ½ oz Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Coin you’ll find the image of Winged Victory. This depiction of the Angel of Independence is found as a 22-foot statue atop the Mexican Independence Victory Column, erected in the center of Mexico City in 1921 to mark the nation’s centennial birthday.
The reverse of the Proof Mexican Gold Libertad fractional-weight coins includes the modern coat of arms for Mexico. This depiction includes an eagle locked in battle with a serpent from its perch on a cactus branch. The imagery reflects Spain as the snake trying to strangle Mexico, while the eagle represents the determination and pride of the Mexican people in fighting back.
Founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors, the Mexican Mint is North America’s oldest operating facility. Today it strikes bullion and commemorative coinage for the nation, as well as circulation coinage and banknotes.
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