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1/10 oz. Mexican Silver
Libertad

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Mexican Independence

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Libertad, translated in English, means "Freedom."

The 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,' that date 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.

He rang the bell of his church to get the town's attention, and he called on the people to rise against their brutal Spanish-European occupiers.

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
1/10 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

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The National Coat of Arms of Mexico is the centerpiece design of the obverse side of the 1/10 oz. Silver Libertad.

The Coat of Arms depicts the Mexican Golden Eagle perched on top of a cactus with a snake in its beak.

It symbolizes Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital, now Mexico City.

The wreath below the Golden Eagle is half oak leaves and the other half are laurel leaves.

Above the Eagle are the words "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS," Mexico's official name in the Spanish language.

The Edge on the Silver Libertad is Reeded.

Coin Photos courtesy of SD Bullion

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Reverse

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Coin photos courtesy of SD Bullion

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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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1/10 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Information

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Introduction:.......1991

IRA approved:......Yes

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

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

Silver Content:.....1/10 Troy oz.

Total Weight:.......3.13 grams

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

Diameter:............20.00mm

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

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

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1/10 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Mintage Figures:

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Year      Mintage

1991....50,017

1992....299,933

1993....100,000

1994....90,100

1995....50,000

1996....50,000

1997....20,000

1998....6,400

1999....8,000

2000....30,000

2001....5,000

2002....50,000

2003....20,000

2004....15,000

2005....17,000

2006....15,000

2007....3,500

2008....10,000

2009....10,000

2010....12,000

2011....15,000

2012....3,300

2013....18,900

2014....6,350

2015....19,900

2016....24,400

2017....8,850

2018....20,300

2019....7,200

2020....6,100

2021....3,900

2022....4,850

2023....47,800

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