2 oz. Mexican Silver
Libertad

In 1996, the Mexican Mint added two coin sizes to already popular silver Libertad series, they were 2 oz. and 5 oz.

The Libertad's design and its limited mintage makes it one of the most highly sought after physical bullion silver investments.

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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.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is often referred as 'The Father of Mexico.'

Note:

In the United States, 'Cinco de Mayo' is often misinterpreted as Mexico's Independence Day.  Although 'Cinco de Mayo' or the '5th of May' does celebrate an important victory in  Mexico's history, it's not the county's Independence Day.

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Design of the
5 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

The center of the obverse side of the 2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad features, the National Coat of Arms of Mexico.

The coat of arms depicts a Mexican Golden Eagle perched upon a cactus, with a snake in its beak.

Below the Golden Eagle is a wreath, half of oak leaves the other half of laurel leaves.

Surrounding the Coat of Arms are the words “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS,” Mexico's Official Name in Spanish.

Encircling the Outside of the Mexican Coat of Arms are reproductions of various Mexican Coat of Arms used throughout history.

The edge is Reeded on the two oz. Silver Libertad.

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Reverse

The reverse side of the 2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad features the "Winged Victory" Angel design.

The "Winged Victory" Angel is shown towering above the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.

Inscribed along the top of the 2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad is "2 ONZAS" (2 ounces), "PLATA PURA" (pure silver).

The year of issue is also inscribed along the top of the Libertad, along with the word "Ley" (pure) ".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 2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad has no Face Value.

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Coins & Rounds
Defined

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The Mexican Libertad is considered to be a 'Round,' not a 'Coin,' the difference is slight but important to know.

A private mint or privately held entity manufacture bullion rounds.

Whereas the term for a 'coin' refers to a legal tender coin with a 'Face Value.'

Bullion Rounds are not legal tender, and no government backs them.

There are some exceptions to this rule, one example being 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 DO NOT have a face value, for this reason, they are often referenced to be Rounds and not Coins.

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2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Coin Information:

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Introduction:.......1996

IRA approved:......Yes

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

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

Silver Content:.....2 Troy oz. (ozt.)

Total Weight:.......62.20 grams

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

Diameter:............48.05mm

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

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

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2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad 
  Mintage Figures

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Year     Mintage

1996....50,000

1997....15,000

1998....7,000

1999....5,000

2000....7,500

2001....6,700

2002....8,700

2003....9,500

2004....8,000

2005....3,549

2006....5,800

2007....8,000

2008....17,000

2009....46,000

2010....14,000

2011....14,000

2012....18,600

2013....17,400

2014....9,000

2015....20,100

2016....17,600

Mexican Libertad

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