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5 oz. Mexican Silver
Libertad

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Mexican Independence

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Libertad means "Freedom."

The Silver Libertad is a symbol of Mexico's Independence; Mexico won its independence from Spain on August 24th, 1821.

However, this is not the date of its celebrated "Independence Day," which is September 16th.

On September 16th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, started the Mexican War of Independence when he gave his famous speech 'Grito de Dolores' or 'Cry of Delores,' named after the town in Guanajuato where it took place.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is "The Father of Mexico."

Note: Outside of Mexico, 'Cinco de Mayo' is frequently misinterpreted as Mexico's Independence Day, which it isn't, 'Cinco de Mayo' celebrates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

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Design of the
5 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

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Reverse

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The 5 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad features the "Winged Victory" Angel on its reverse side.

The Angel design displays her towering above the volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.

"5 ONZAS" and "PLATA PURA" (pure silver) are inscribed along the top of the Silver Libertad.

The "Year of Issue" is inscribed around the top of the 5 oz Libertad along with the word "Ley" (pure) and ".999," representing its silver purity.

The Mint Mark of the Mexican Mint is inscribed to the left of the Winged Angel with the symbol of the "M" under an "O."

The 5 oz Mexican Silver Libertad has No Face Value.

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The Mexican Libertad is a Round,
Not a Coin

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The Mexican Libertad is technically a Bullion "Round" and Not a Bullion "Coin," the differences are slight but important to know.

Bullion with a "Face Value" is a "Coin" because the term "Coin" is Only used for government-backed legal tender with a Face Value.

Bullion Rounds have no "Face Value" because, in most cases, "Rounds" are manufactured by a private mint or  privately held entity, and No Government backs them. 

There are some exceptions to this rule, for example, the Mexican Libertad.

The Mexican Mint produces Gold and Silver Libertads under the authority of the Central Bank of Mexico (Banco de Mexico) and the Mexican Government.

However, Silver and Gold Libertads are Rounds and Not Coins because they Do Not Have a Face Value.

Learn more about the Differences between Coins and Rounds here.

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5 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Information

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Introduction:.......1996

IRA approved:......Yes

Grade:.................Uncirculated

Face Value:..........No

Silver Content:.....5 Troy oz.

Total Weight:.......155.5 grams

Purity:.................99.90% / .999

Diameter:............64.91mm

Mint Mark:...........Yes

Edge:..................Reeded

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5 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad 
Mintage Figures:

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Year     Mintage

1996....20,000

1997....10,000

1998....3,500

1999....2,800

2000....5,500

2001....200

2002....8,500

2003....5,500

2004....5,923

2005....3,000

2006....3,000

2007....3,000

2008....9,000

2009....21,000

2010....9,500

2011....10,000

2012....9,500

2013....10,400

2014....6,400

2015....9,500

2016....11,400

2017....5,050

2018....16,600

2019....18,000

2020.....8,900

2021.....6,050

2022.....7,000

2023.....25,000

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