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Last Updated on 06/24/2024

1 kilo Mexican Silver
Libertad

In 2002, the Mexican Mint introduced the 'Proof' version of the 1-kilo Mexican Silver Libertad for collectors.

It wasn't until 2008 that the Mint started to produce a 1-kilo. 'Bullion' version of the 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.

Note: Outside of Mexico, '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 kilo Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

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The Mexican National Coat of Arms is the center focal point of the obverse side of the 1-kilo Mexican Silver Libertad.

The Coat of Arms depicts a Mexican Golden Eagle perched upon a cactus with a snake in its beak, it symbolizes Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital, 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.

Inscriptions:

• ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS  (The Official Name for Mexico in Spanish)

Encircling the Mexican Coat of Arms are reproductions of other versions of the Mexican Coat of Arms used throughout history.

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

The Edge on the 1 kilo Silver Libertad is Reeded.

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Reverse

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The reverse side of the 1-kilo Mexican Silver Libertad features the "Winged Victory" Angel.

The Angel design depicts her soaring above the volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.

Inscriptions:

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

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

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1 kilo Mexican Silver Libertad
Information

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Introduction:.......2008

IRA approved:......Yes

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

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

Silver Content:.....1 Troy kilo.

Total Weight:.......2.2lbs. / 32.15 Troy oz.

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

Diameter:............110mm

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

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

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1 Kilo Mexican Silver Libertad 
Mintage Figures:

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Year    Mintage

2008....2,003

2009....4,000

2010....4,000

2011....6,000

2012....2,300

2013....0

2014....0

2015....2,000

2016....2,000

2017....200

2018....500

2019....200

2020....500

2021....500

2022....200

2023....500

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