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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 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," 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: Outside of Mexico, 'Cinco de Mayo' is frequently misinterpreted as Mexico's Independence Day, which it isn't. "Cinco de Mayo" is Spanish for the "5th of May." In Mexico, that day commemorates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

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Design of the
1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

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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 a cactus with a snake in its beak.

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

The wreath below the eagle is half oak leaves and half laurel leaves. 
The laurel leaves represent victory, and the oak leaves commemorate those who have given their lives for Mexico.

Inscription:

• ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS (Mexico's official name in  Spanish)

The Edge on the Silver Libertad is Reeded.

Obverse coin photo courtesy of Walmart

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Reverse

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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.

Inscriptions:

• 1/20 ONZA (ounce) 
• PLATA PURA (silver pure)
• Year of Issue
• Ley (law) 
• .999
• M under an O (mint mark of the Mexican Mint)
  

The 1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad is legal tender, but it lacks a face value.

Reverse coin photos courtesy of Walmart

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1/20 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Information

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Introduction:.......1991

IRA approved:......Yes

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

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

Silver Content:.....1/20 Troy oz.

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

Purity:.................99.9% / 999 per mille

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

2023....38,800

2024....24,700

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