The official bullion coins of Mexico are known as the Mexican Libertad coins. The imagery on these popular coins represents the freedom and liberty Mexico gained from Spain following its war of independence. The coins are available in both bullion and proof with very low mintage figures for the collectible coins. Right now, 2018 1/2 oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside of a protective capsule!
• 26^th issue of the 1/2 oz Proof Silver Libertad coin!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The Mexican coat of arms is found on the coin’s obverse.
• Winged Victory appears on the coin’s reverse.

Each of the 2018 1/2 oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coins available through this listing ship inside of protective capsules. The 1/2 oz Proof Silver Libertad Coin is the largest fractional-weight coin in the series and typically has one of the higher mintage figures, with a total mintage reported in 2018 of 7,000 coins.

The Proof Silver Libertad fractional-weight coins were first issued in 1992 as the Mexican Mint expanded the offering of collectible silver coins. The ½ oz coin is joined by a 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/20 oz option for silver buyers.

On the reverse of all 2018 1/2 oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coins, you’ll find the image of Winged Victory. Her figure has been a symbol of freedom and independence to the Mexican people since the revolution in 1821. She is depicted holding a wreath aloft in her right hand with broken chains in her left hand.

In the background field on the reverse side are twin volcanic peaks named Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl. These names come from pre-Columbian history in Mexico and represent a pair of Aztec lovers who met untimely deaths under heartbreaking circumstances.

The obverse of 2018 1/2 oz Proof Silver Libertad Coins features the coat of arms for Mexico. These fractional-weight coins have only the modern coat of arms on the obverse. This symbol includes an eagle battling a serpent on a cactus branch and is symbolic of the nation’s struggle for independence from Spain.

The Mexican Mint is the official sovereign mint of the nation. Opened by Spanish conquistadors in 1535, it is the oldest operating mint in the Western Hemisphere and is controlled today by the federal government and Banco de Mexico.

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