| There is nothing quite like finding the perfect coin | | | | design on the coin is themed around the famous |
| to complete a set, whether you are just starting | | | | eight ton gold statue, the Angel of Independence, |
| out with a hobby of coin collecting or you have | | | | which towers over Mexico City. It captures the |
| been doing it for ages. Many people collect past | | | | struggle of Mexico's history, thus making it an |
| and current coins from all over the world. If you | | | | important coin for anyone to have as part of |
| are after a particularly handsome addition to your | | | | their coin collection. |
| own personal set you will not do better than | | | | There is no other coin to touch or even come |
| becoming the proud owner of a Mexican silver | | | | close to the elegance and good looks of the Silver |
| dollar coin, which if in perfect condition will always | | | | Libertad 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 what | | | | only 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 and | | | | coin was unavailable in the United States of |
| is quite easy to locate if you are looking in the | | | | America, it is sure to have become serious |
| right places is the Mexican Silver Libertad. It is a | | | | collector's items. There were also 2003 Libertads |
| one ounce silver bullion coin first placed in | | | | produced in a limited run of 3000 coins, weighing in |
| circulation during the late nineteen forties. It was | | | | at a grand total of one kilo. |
| discontinued in some years after but during the | | | | For anyone coin collector who has an interest in |
| late seventies production of the coin started up | | | | the history and culture of Mexico, the Silver |
| again. This coin comes in several forms each with | | | | Libertad plays a valuable role in their collection of |
| different patterns so there is plenty to go at if | | | | coins. When you get one you will know you have |
| you decide to start a collection of these. The | | | | a Mexican silver coin to be proud. |