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1/4 oz. Mexican Silver
Libertad

Mexican Independence

Libertad means "Freedom" in Spanish.

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

Yet, this is not the day Mexico celebrates its Independence Day; that day 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
1/4 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

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The obverse side of the 1/4 oz Silver Libertad displays the National Coat of Arms of Mexico.

The Coat of Arms depicts the Mexican Golden Eagle perched on top of a cactus with a snake in its beak; this symbolizes Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital, now Mexico City.

Below the Golden Eagle is a wreath made from one-half of oak leaves, and the other half is of laurel leaves.

The Laurel leaves represent Victory and the Oak leaves commemorate those who have given their lives for Mexico.

The words above the Golden Eagle, on the coin, says "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS", Mexico's official name in the Spanish language.

This version of the Mexican Coal of Arms has been used since 1968.

The Edge on the 1/4 oz. Silver Libertad is Reeded.

Coin Photo courtesy of SD Bullion

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Reverse

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The centerpiece of the 1/4 oz Silver Libertad reverse side is the "Winged Victory" Angel, as it towers above the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.

Around the perimeter of the top of the Silver Libertad are "1/4 ONZA" (ounce) & "PLATA PURA" (pure silver), the "Year of Issue," along with "Ley .999", representing the silver purity of the 1/4 oz. Libertad.

The "O" over the "M" symbol is the Mint Mark of the Mexican Mint.

The 1/4 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad has No Face Value.

Coin Photo 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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1/4 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Information

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Introduction:.......1991

IRA approved:......Yes

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

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

Silver Content:.....1/4 Troy oz.

Total Weight:.......7.78 grams

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

Diameter:............25.00mm (1991 - 1995)

Diameter:............27.00mm (1996 - Present)

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

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

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1/4 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Mintage Figures

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Year     Mintage

1991....50,017

1992....104,000

1993....90,500

1994....90,100

1995....50,000

1996....50,000

1997....20,000

1998....6,400

1999....7,000

2000....29,000

2001....5,000

2002....50,000

2003....22,000

2004....15,000

2005....15,000

2006....15,000

2007....3,500

2008....9,000

2009....10,000

2010....15,500

2011....15,500

2012....16,700

2013....9,600

2014....6,950

2015....17,900

2016....17,700

2017....8,100

2018....18,000

2019....5,450

2020....4,450

2021....3,250

2022....4,150

2023....30,000

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