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1/20 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 Spanish-European occupiers.

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
1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

The National Coat of Arms of Mexico makes up the design of the obverse side of the 1/20 oz. Silver Libertad.

It shows a Mexican Golden Eagle atop of a cactus with a snake in its beak.

It represents the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan, now Mexico City.

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

The Laurel leaves represent Victory and the Oak leaves commemorate Mexican Patriots who have given their lives for Mexico's Independence.

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.

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Reverse

The reverse side of the 1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad features the "Winged Victory" Angel.

The Angel holds in her right hand a laurel crown, symbolizing Victory and in her left hand, she holds a broken chain, symbolizing Freedom.

The "Winged Victory" Angel is shown towering above the volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.

"1/20 ONZA" (ounce) & "PLATA PURA" (pure silver) is inscribed along the top of the Silver Libertad.

The coin's Year of Issue and "Ley (pure) .999"  are also inscribed along the top of the Libertad.

The 'M under an O' inscribed near the left wing of the Winged Angel is the Mint Mark of the Mexican Mint.

The 1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad has No Face Value.

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Mexican Libertad
Are they Bullion Coins or Rounds?

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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 Coins have a 'face value' because the term 'Coin' is used specifically for government backed legal tender. 

Bullion Rounds have no 'face value' because in most cases 'Rounds' are manufactured by a private mint or a privately held entity, 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, and for this reason, they are often referred to as Rounds and not Coins.

You can learn more about a Bullion Coin's anatomy here.

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1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Coin Information

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Introduction:.......1991

IRA approved:......Yes

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

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

Silver Content:.....1/20 Troy oz. (ozt.)

Total Weight:.......1.55 grams

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

Diameter:............16.00mm

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

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

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1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Mintage Figures:

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Year     Mintage

1991....50,017

1992....295,783

1993....100,000

1994....90,100

1995....50,000

1996....50,000

1997....20,000

1998....6,400

1999....8,001

2000....60,000

2001....5,000

2002....80,000

2003....30,000

2004....35,000

2005....30,000

2006....20,000

2007....3,500

2008....7,000

2009....10,000

2010....12,000

2011....15,000

2012....0

2013....13,500

2014....5,700

2015....18,400

2016....22,900

2017....8,550

2018....17,900

2019....7,350

2020....5,450

2021....3,600

2022....4,500

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