Mexican Silver Coins - The History of Mexico in Coins

There is nothing quite like finding the perfect coindesign on the coin is themed around the famous
to complete a set, whether you are just startingeight ton gold statue, the Angel of Independence,
out with a hobby of coin collecting or you havewhich towers over Mexico City. It captures the
been doing it for ages. Many people collect paststruggle of Mexico's history, thus making it an
and current coins from all over the world. If youimportant coin for anyone to have as part of
are after a particularly handsome addition to yourtheir coin collection.
own personal set you will not do better thanThere is no other coin to touch or even come
becoming the proud owner of a Mexican silverclose to the elegance and good looks of the Silver
dollar coin, which if in perfect condition will alwaysLibertad and since 2002 the Bank of Mexico
be a sight to behold. There are several of them(Banco de Mexico) has created a limited edition of
about, so have a good look around and see whatonly one thousand one hundred coins which have
you can find.been kept out of circulation. As this Mexican silver
One Mexican silver coin which fits the bill well andcoin was unavailable in the United States of
is quite easy to locate if you are looking in theAmerica, it is sure to have become serious
right places is the Mexican Silver Libertad. It is acollector's items. There were also 2003 Libertads
one ounce silver bullion coin first placed inproduced in a limited run of 3000 coins, weighing in
circulation during the late nineteen forties. It wasat a grand total of one kilo.
discontinued in some years after but during theFor anyone coin collector who has an interest in
late seventies production of the coin started upthe history and culture of Mexico, the Silver
again. This coin comes in several forms each withLibertad plays a valuable role in their collection of
different patterns so there is plenty to go at ifcoins. When you get one you will know you have
you decide to start a collection of these. Thea Mexican silver coin to be proud.