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Best storage options for the Mexican Libertad
Mexico's Libertad is unusual in coming in both gold and silver across a wide range of sizes. The 1 oz silver coin has been 40 mm since 1996; the 1982 to 1995 coins are smaller and too thick for any Air-Tite holder. The quarter ounce silver is 27 mm and the tenth ounce gold 16 mm.
1 oz Silver Libertad, 1996 onwards (40 mm)
1/4 oz Silver Libertad (27 mm)
1/10 oz Gold Libertad (16 mm)
Mexican Libertad specifications, designs and mintages
Every figure links to its source. Primary sources are mint publications and Freedom of Information responses. Secondary sources are Wikipedia, catalogues and dealers, used only where no primary figure is published. Where sources disagree we show both.
Specifications and the capsule that fits
| Size | Years | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | Fineness | Capsule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1oz silver | 1996 onwards | 40.00 mm | 3 mm | 31.1 g | .999 | H-40.6 direct fitAir-Tite list this capsule for the 1oz silver Libertad from 1996. [1] | [2][3][1] |
| 1oz silver | 1982 to 1995 | 36.00 mm | — | 31.1 g | .999 | Use the finder | [1][2] Smaller and thicker than later coins. Air-Tite say it is too thick for any of their holders. |
| 1oz gold | Current | 34.50 mm | — | — | — | Use the finder | [2] |
Designs
| Year | Design | Designer | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse | Winged Victoria (the Angel of Independence) with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, based on the 1921 gold Centenario | — | [2] |
| Obverse | Coat of arms of Mexico, on later issues surrounded by 10 earlier versions of the arms | — | [2] |
| 1982 to 1995 | The original angel design on silver coins | — | [2] |
Key facts and key dates
- Libertads are struck by the Casa de Moneda de México, the Mexican Mint. The silver series began in 1982. [2]
- Fractional silver sizes first appear in the mintage records in 1991. [3]
- The lowest 1oz silver mintage in the records below is 1998, at 67,000 coins. [3]
1oz silver Libertad mintage
| Year | Coins | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1,050,000 | Reported | [2][3] |
| 1983 | 1,002,200 | Reported | [3] |
| 1984 | 1,015,500 | Reported | [3] |
| 1985 | 2,017,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1986 | 1,699,426 | Reported | [3] |
| 1987 | 500,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1988 | 1,000,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1989 | 1,396,500 | Reported | [3] |
| 1990 | 1,200,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1991 | 1,650,518 | Reported | [3] |
| 1992 | 2,458,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1993 | 1,000,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1994 | 400,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1995 | 500,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1997 | 100,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1998 | 67,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 1999 | 95,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 2000 | 455,000 | Reported | [3] |
| 2007 | 200,000 | Reported | [3] |
Download this data as a spreadsheet: mexican-libertad.csv
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What size capsule fits the Mexican Libertad?
The Mexican Libertad comes in these sizes and matching capsules: 1 oz Silver Libertad, 1996 onwards (40 mm); 1/4 oz Silver Libertad (27 mm); 1/10 oz Gold Libertad (16 mm). Match the capsule’s inside diameter to your coin.
What is the best way to store a Mexican Libertad?
At 40 mm, the one-ounce silver Libertad matches a pre-2013 silver Britannia, so it needs the larger H40 direct fit rather than a standard 39 mm capsule. A PVC-free acrylic capsule, either direct fit or black ring, protects the coin from handling, dust and air.
Want the story behind this coin? Read the full history of the Mexican Libertad.
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