2022 ½ Mexican Libertad Proof Coins

Valuable for their metal content, gold coins attract investors who understand the importance of having a varied investment portfolio. An exciting motif embellishing the coins attracts collectors who value beautiful designs, especially with mirror-like proof finishes.

Gold Libertads are this perfect match. The mirror-like finish and the high concentration of gold used to produce the ½ Proof Gold Libertad make them irresistible.

With this year's mintage level expected to be similar to last year's limit of just 450 coins, these are not expected to last long!

Coin Highlights

• Proof version with bright luster;
• Limited Mintage issued by the Mexican Mint;
• Contains ½ oz of .999 pure gold;
• The reverse portrays the angel Winged Victory;
• The obverse displays the current Coat of Arms.

The Design

Proof coins are exceptional for their mirror-like appearance. Their incredible luster makes the details engraved on the design more evident than regular finish coins.

The obverse displays the current Mexican Coat of Arms in a central position. The symbol is the Mexican Eagle, representing the nation. Perched on a cactus, the bird eats a snake, symbolizing Spanish domination. The words: “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” appear around the central image.

The reverse showcases the most famous symbol of Mexican Independence: the Winged Victory. She carries the wreath crown in her right hand and broken chains in her left. The inscriptions on this side are: “1/2 ONZA ORO PURO, “LEY .999”, and the year of its issuance.

Variations

Released for the first time in 1983, the Proof editions of the Gold Libertads attract investors' and collectors' attention due to their scarcity. After their premiere, the Mexican Mint only took up the production of proof coins in 2005, in a limited number of pieces. 

The compensation for these limited number of proof coins came with several options of coins produced with this method. Not only the standard 1 oz, but the fractional sizes of 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, ¼ oz, and these ½ oz coins got a proof finish edition.