The Mexican Silver Libertad was first minted in 1982 and remains one of the most popular bullion coins on the market. Each coin is backed by the Banco de Mexico and contains a pure silver content of 99.9% (.999 fineness).
These coins are minted in a variety of sizes including one troy ounce, fractional weights of 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 and 1/20 ounce, and even the elusive 1 kilogram kilo. Mintages on these larger weight denominations have been low over the years.
Origins
The 2023 libertad is the 42st release of the popular Mexican Silver Libertad series, which first started in 1982 and continues to be minted annually at La Casa de Moneda de Mexico, the oldest mint in North America. Mintages vary by year and are typically lower than most bullion counterparts, making them an extremely collectible coin.
Despite its relatively young age, the Mexican Libertad has become an important part of the nation’s history and is considered one of the finest silver coins in the world. The obverse of the coin features the country’s national eagle with the Angel of Independence depicted on the reverse.
The obverse of the coin originally featured a front-facing relief depiction of Winged Victory, an icon based on Roman designs that is depicted on the Centenario gold coins that were struck from 1921 to 1947 in celebration of Mexico’s independence from Spain. In 1996 a new version was introduced that featured a three-quarter side portrait of Winged Victory with a notched edge and the Mexican volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl in the background field.
Release Date
The 2023 Libertad release date marks the 42st annual coin issue in this series. These silver coins are produced annually at La Casa de Moneda de Mexico, the oldest mint in the Americas.
The obverse of this coin features Winged Victory, the national personification of Mexico. She embodies the nation’s spirit and independence, which is captured in front-facing relief, with the Mexican volcanoes Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl in the background field.
Since 1982, the Mexican Mint has produced a variety of different sizes in this popular series, including 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz. Two additional sizes, 2 oz and 5 oz, were added in 1996.
As a collector, Harry loves the Libertad because it’s a unique design that is recognized worldwide as a fine bullion investment. However, he notes that the mintage for the smaller fractional and larger coin sizes have historically been very low.
Gameplay
Libertads are the healers or medics from Far Cry 6. They’re one of the four factions that you can unlock in XDefiant, and they come with a variety of abilities designed to help you heal your teammates.
They have a passive ability called Espiritu de Libertad which allows them to heal their teammates at a gradual rate and an Ultra skill that can heal you and your team in near-death situations for a short period of time. They also have an active ability that emits smoke from a gas container which can be used to heal your allies.
Gold Libertad coins have a beautiful Proof finish and come in a variety of sizes, including 1 oz, 2 oz and 5 oz. Mintages are expected to be low this year, so don’t miss your chance to own a rare Proof coin! You can pre-order your 2023 libertads now, and they’ll be delivered to you when they’re ready!