2024 Mexican Libertad 2oz Reverse Proof Silver Coin
The 2024 Mexican Libertad 2oz Reverse Proof Silver Coin features the Winged Victoria (Victory), Angel of Independence, with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl in the background. The obverse of the coin features a sculptural relief design of the National Shield, encompassed by the legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) surrounded by different national coats of arms used throughout Mexico's history. - Contains 2 troy ounces of 999.0 fine silver. - Minted by Casa de Moneda, Mexico. - Struck to a reverse proof finish. - Dimensions: Diameter: 48.00mm. Thickness: 4.50mm. Silver Libertads were first produced in 1982 and are Mexico's treasured coins. The coin's design showing El Monumento a la Independencia (the Angel of independence), is a tribute to Mexico's victory over Spain in its War of Independence. These coins are minted by Casa de Moneda, Mexico; the oldest mint in North America (Est. 1535). This coin depicts two key symbols of the Mexican people: the Winged Victory statue and the Mexican volcanoes: Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl. Silver is subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20%.