Gold Libertad Information
First produced in 1981 the Gold Libertad coin was the third modern bullion coin on sale at world markets, following the Gold Kruggerrand and the Gold Maple. It is produced by the Mexican Mint (Casa de Mondea de México) and is also known as the “Onza”. The Mexican Mint is the oldest minting facility in the Americas, having been established in 1535 on the order of the Spanish Crown. Unlike other bullion coins the Gold Libertad has no face value but is still legal tender in Mexico.
Between 1981 and 1991 purity of the Gold Libertad was .900 (or 90%, with 10% silver alloy). Initially the Libertad was available in three weights – 1oz, ½ oz and ¼ oz. Then in 1989 the production of Gold Libertad coins ceased but restarted in 1991 due to popularity of the coins. In 1991 the Mint also increased the purity to .999 (or 99%) and added two more weights – 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz, making the Gold Libertad the first bullion coin to be regularly struck in fractional sizes. However, all the sizes are struck in relatively low mint numbers which leads to swift sell outs.
Gold Libertad Technical Specifications
| Size | Total Weight (g) |
Fineness /1.000 |
Gold Content (T oz) |
Gold Content (g) |
Diameter (mm) |
Thick (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz | 34.558 | .900 | 1.00 | 31.104 | 34.54 | 2.55 |
| Half | 17.279 | .900 | 0.50 | 15.552 | ? | ? |
| Quarter | 8.647 | .900 | 0.25 | 7.776 | ? | ? |
| Tenth | 3.456 | .900 | 0.10 | 3.110 | ? | ? |
During its production the design of the Libertad has seen small changes. The current Gold Libertad coin features a winged Victoria standing on the top of the Mexican Independence Victory Column on its reverse. In the earlier Libertad coins (information sources are conflicting on the year the design changed) the winged Victoria is still featured but not standing on the Mexican Independence Column, with a background landscape of the Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl volcanoes. Victoria is the Goddess of Victory and is shown on the coin with a wreath in her right hand, symbolizing victory and a broken chain in her left symbolizing freedom. Also included on the design are inscriptions of the size and purity of the coin.
The Column itself stands in downtown Mexico City and is cast in bronze and covered in Gold. It celebrates the Centenary of the Mexico War for Independence.
On the obverse of the coin is the Mexican Coat of Arms, showing an eagle holding a snake with the inscription “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS”. On the 1oz coin only the obverse design also includes more eagles surrounding the main image, which have been used on the national emblem for years.
In 1982 the Mexican Mint introduced the Silver Libertad coin and both the Gold and Silver versions remain popular amongst collectors and investors today.
Featured GOLD Libertad item
1 Ounce Mexican Libertad Gold Bullion Coin | |||||
  Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,864.88 | GOLD | 1.00 | 8.49% | $ 145.88 |
GOLD Libertad Price Comparison (Click headers to compare by)
| Item | Price | Symbol | Troy Oz | % GOLD Premium | GOLD Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008 Mexico Libertad Gold Proof Set NGC graded PF69 Ultra Cameo 1.90 oz | |||||
  Seller: silver1mark 159 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 0d 1h 21m (No Bids) Paradise,CA,USA | $ 4,900.00 (or offer) | GOLD | 1.90 | 50.03% | $ 1,633.90 |
1 Ounce Mexican Libertad Gold Bullion Coin | |||||
Seller: AUTrading Store Inventory Available Now | $ 1,864.88 | GOLD | 1.00 | 8.49% | $ 145.88 |
2008 LIBERTAD GOLD Banco de Mexico Proof Set, 1.9 oz With Original Certificate | |||||
 Seller: scam_buster2006 277 (96.8%) Auction ending in 1d 0h 59m (No Bids) Madison,WI,USA | $ 4,949.00 | GOLD | 1.90 | 51.53% | $ 1,682.90 |
2008 Mexico 1/20 ounce GOLD Libertad - UNC | |||||
 Store: Gold'N Coins 34469 (99.8%) Auction ending in 1d 3h 42m (No Bids) La Habra,CA,USA | $ 105.00 | GOLD | 0.05 | 22.16% | $ 19.05 |
FIGI 2007 $1 LIBERTAD FINE GOLD .99999 | |||||
 Seller: $nani 1640 (100.0%) Auction ending in 2d 8h 7m (No Bids) Canada | $ 99.95 | GOLD | 1.00 | -94.19% | $ -1,619.05 |
2008 1.9 oz Gold Libertad 5pc Proof Set Boxed COA #90/500 | |||||
 Store: mountaineercoin 2244 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 2d 9h 38m (No Bids) USA | $ 4,499.99 (or offer) | GOLD | 1.90 | 37.78% | $ 1,233.89 |
2011 1/20oz Libertad NGC Graded PF 69 *Mexican Treasure Coin* GOLD | |||||
 Store: Mexican Coin Broker 2850 (100.0%) Auction ending in 2d 9h 50m (7) Houston,TX,USA | $ 122.50 | GOLD | 0.05 | 42.52% | $ 36.55 |
2010 LIBERTAD GOLD Banco de Mexico Proof Set, 1.9 oz | |||||
 Seller: scam_buster2006 277 (96.8%) Auction ending in 3d 6h 26m (No Bids) Madison,WI,USA | $ 4,595.00 | GOLD | 1.90 | 40.69% | $ 1,328.90 |
2003 MEXICO GOLD LIBERTAD 1 OZ NGC MS68 **VERY RARE** .999 PURE GOLD UNCIRCULATE | |||||
 Store: Gonzalez69 OEM Parts 873 (100.0%) Store Inventory ending in 3d 6h 29m (No Bids) Colorado Springs,CO,USA | $ 4,875.00 (or offer) | GOLD | 1.00 | 183.60% | $ 3,156.00 |
2011 LIBERTAD 1981-2011 30TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD PROOF SET VERY LIMITED "500" | |||||
 Seller: postal_employee2003 606 (100.0%) Auction ending in 4d 4h 17m (No Bids) Madison,WI,USA | $ 5,495.00 | GOLD | 1.00 | 219.66% | $ 3,776.00 |
2005 Mexico Gold Libertad 1/4 oz unc. coin **low mintage 500** | |||||
 Seller: silver1mark 159 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 4d 5h 49m (No Bids) Paradise,CA,USA | $ 549.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 27.75% | $ 119.25 |
2004 Mexico Gold Libertad 1/4 oz unc. coin **low mintage 1,500** | |||||
 Seller: silver1mark 159 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 4d 5h 54m (No Bids) Paradise,CA,USA | $ 549.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 27.75% | $ 119.25 |
BEAUTIFUL CHILE 1973 GOLD LIBERTAD NUDE WINGED ANGEL PENDANT | |||||
 Seller: danosgoodies 395 (99.6%) Auction ending in 4d 9h 44m (No Bids) Pittsburgh,PA,USA | $ 9.99 | GOLD | 1.00 | -99.42% | $ -1,709.01 |
2010 GOLD LIBERTAD PROOF 1/10th oz NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo | |||||
 Seller: silver1mark 159 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 4d 10h 48m (No Bids) Paradise,CA,USA | $ 335.00 | GOLD | 0.10 | 94.88% | $ 163.10 |
2006 Mexico GOLD LIBERTAD 1/10th oz unc. **Mintage 2,500** | |||||
 Seller: silver1mark 159 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 3h 35m (No Bids) Paradise,CA,USA | $ 199.95 | GOLD | 0.10 | 16.32% | $ 28.05 |
2000 1/20 oz GOLD LIBERTAD COIN NGC graded MS67 | |||||
 Seller: silver1mark 159 (100.0%) Unknown Item Type ending in 5d 3h 48m (No Bids) Paradise,CA,USA | $ 177.00 | GOLD | 0.05 | 105.93% | $ 91.05 |
2011 1/4 oz Libertad Gold Proof ***Mexican Treasure Coin***NGC PF 69 | |||||
 Store: Mexican Coin Broker 2850 (100.0%) Auction ending in 5d 10h 5m (16) Houston,TX,USA | $ 460.00 | GOLD | 0.25 | 7.04% | $ 30.25 |
2007 1/20oz Libertad NGC Graded PF 66 *Mexican Treasure Coin* GOLD | |||||
 Store: Mexican Coin Broker 2850 (100.0%) Auction ending in 5d 10h 7m (6) Houston,TX,USA | $ 100.99 | GOLD | 0.05 | 17.50% | $ 15.04 |
2008 1/20oz Libertad NGC Graded MS 68 *Mexican Treasure Coin* GOLD | |||||
 Store: Mexican Coin Broker 2850 (100.0%) Auction ending in 5d 10h 9m (6) Houston,TX,USA | $ 93.00 | GOLD | 0.05 | 8.20% | $ 7.05 |
2007 1/20oz Libertad NGC Graded PF 68 *Mexican Treasure Coin* GOLD | |||||
 Store: Mexican Coin Broker 2850 (100.0%) Auction ending in 5d 10h 10m (7) Houston,TX,USA | $ 100.00 | GOLD | 0.05 | 16.35% | $ 14.05 |
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