1981 Mexico Gold Libertad BU 1/4 oz
The Mexican Gold Libertad coin program was introduced in 1981, before the Chinese Panda, American Eagle, and British Britannia programs, although it has not seen the regular, yearly minting that those programs have in the years afterwards.
1st year of issue in the Mexican Gold Libertad Series.
Coin Highlights:
Contains 1/4 oz of .999 fine Gold.
Obverse: Features a sculptural relief design of the National Shield, encompassed by the legend "Estados Unidos Mexicanos" (United Mexican States).
Reverse: Depicts two key symbols of the Mexican people: Winged Victory in the forefront and the Mexican volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background.
Guaranteed by Banco de México.
Mexican Libertads struck in gold are breathtaking coins that stand out in any collection. They are scarce and have a small mintage in America. In addition to their traditional look, fractional Gold Libertads have extremely low mintages.
The lack of consistency in the series' production—at least historically—is one of the main reasons why investors have passed it up. The coin was only produced in 1981, the year it made its debut as the third modern gold bullion piece, and it wasn't struck again for another ten years. The Chinese Panda, American Eagle, British Britannia, Australian Kangaroo, and Austrian Philharmonic had all made significant inroads in the gold bullion market by the time it reappeared in 1991, along with the South African Krugerrand and Canadian Maple Leaf.
The iconic motifs from the historic gold Centenario, a 50 Peso coin released by the Mexican government and Mexican Mint in 1921 to commemorate a century of independence from Spain, were brought back into fashion with the 1981 release of the Mexican Gold Libertad.
The reverse design of 1981 1 oz Gold Libertad Coins features the coat of arms of Mexico. The contemporary coat of arms is displayed in the center of this representation of the national seal. The mighty golden eagle fighting a serpent on this seal is depicted perched atop a prickly pear cactus.
On the obverse of Mexican Gold Libertad from 1981, Winged Victory is shown in frontal relief. In this depiction of Victory, her right hand is holding out a laurel wreath while her left hand is holding a set of broken chains. The effigy of Victory seen here is the same as the one on the 1921 Gold Centenario and was used on the coins until 1999.
In addition to its stunning design, this superb Brilliant Uncirculated 1/4 oz Gold coin is sought after due to its limited mintage at Casa de Moneda de Mexico, the oldest mint in North America.
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