Libertad (coin)
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Libertad coins are silver and gold mexican bullion coins. It has been sold in 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 ozt for gold and silver coins; and 2, 5 ozt and 1 Kilogram only for silver coins.
[edit] Design
The coins are .999 fine silver or fine gold. On one side of the coin is a winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. The opposite side shows the coat of arms of Mexico[1]. The new version has the Winged Victoria in another angle, and the opposite side shows the coat of arms of Mexico surrounded by historical mexican coats of arms. The original design is based in Centenario gold mexican coin.
 One Ounce Silver Libertad, Old design (obverse). |
 1994 One Ounce Silver Libertad, Old design (reverse). |
 Ounce Silver Libertad coin, New design (obverse). |
 2008 One Ounce Silver Libertad coin, New design (reverse). |
 1994 Ounce Gold Libertad coin, Old design (obverse). |
 One Ounce Gold Libertad coin, Old design (reverse). |
 One Ounce Gold Libertad coin, New design (obverse). |
 2000 One Ounce Gold Libertad coin, New design (reverse). |
| Weight | Diameter Silver | Diameter Gold | Front design | Back design | Metal availability | Millesimal fineness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kilogram | 110mm | - | The coat of arms of Mexico surrounded by historical mexican coats of arms | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Silver | .999 |
| 5 ozt | 65mm | - | The coat of arms of Mexico surrounded by historical mexican coats of arms | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Silver | .999 |
| 2 ozt | 48mm | - | The coat of arms of Mexico surrounded by historical mexican coats of arms | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Silver | .999 |
| 1 ozt | 40mm | 34.5mm | The coat of arms of Mexico surrounded by historical mexican coats of arms | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Gold and Silver | .999 |
| 1/2 ozt | 33mm | 29mm | The coat of arms of Mexico | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Gold and Silver | .999 |
| 1/4 ozt | 27mm | 23mm | The coat of arms of Mexico | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Gold and Silver | .999 |
| 1/10 ozt | 20mm | 16mm | The coat of arms of Mexico | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Gold and Silver | .999 |
| 1/20 ozt | 16mm | 13mm | The coat of arms of Mexico | A winged Victoria of Mexican Independence Victory Column in front of a landscape with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. | Gold and Silver | .999 |
[edit] One Ounce Silver Libertad Minting History
| Year | Bulk Uncirculated | Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1,050,000 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1,002,200 | 998 |
| 1984 | 1,014,000 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2,017,000 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1,699,426 | 30,006 |
| 1987 | 500,000 | 12,000 |
| 1988 | 1,500,500 | 10,000 |
| 1989 | 1,396,500 | 10,000 |
| 1990 | 1,200,000 | 10,000 |
| 1991 | 1,650,518 | 10,000 |
| 1992 | 2,458,000 | 10,000 |
| 1993 | 1,000,000 | ??? |
| 1994 | 400,000 | 10,000 |
| 1995 | 500,000 | 2,000 |
| 1996 | 300,000 | 2,000 |
| 1997 | 100,000 | 1,500 |
| 1998 | 67,000 | 500 |
| 1999 | 95,000 | 600 |
| 2000 | 340,000 | 1,600 |
| 2001 | 650,000 | 2,000 |
| 2002 | 850,000 | 3,800 |
| 2003 | ??? | ??? |
| 2004 | ??? | ??? |
| 2005 | ??? | ??? |
| 2006 | ??? | ??? |
| 2007 | ??? | ??? |
[edit] References
- ^ Casa de Moneda de México. Retrieved on 24 July 2008.
- Krause, Chester L. and Clifford Mishler (2004). 2005 Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1901–Present (32nd ed. ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873497945.
- Krause, Chester L. and Clifford Mishler (2003). 2004 Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1901–Present. Colin R. Bruce II (senior editor) (31st ed. ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873495934.
