In 1996, the Mexican Mint expanded its Proof Mexican Libertad Silver Series for just the second time in its history. This year saw the addition of two larger coins in the form of 2 oz and 5 oz silver coins. From 1996 to 2001, the 5 oz silver coin in the series remained the largest option available to investors and collectors. Today, you have the chance to buy 2022 Proof Mexican Libertad 5 oz Silver Coins online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives with an individual acrylic capsule!
• 26^th year of release for the Proof Mexican Libertad 5 oz Silver Coin!
• Limited mintages available!
• Contains 5 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• National coat of arms on the obverse.
• Winged Victory on the reverse.
• Proof coins.

The Proof Mexican Libertad 5 oz Silver Coin was introduced in 1996 along with a 2 oz silver coin. These two coins followed the 1992 introduction of the 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/20 oz silver coins in the series, and preceded the introduction of the final weight, the 1 kilo silver coin.

Obverse

In the obverse design of 2022 Proof Mexican Libertad Silver Coins, the Mexican Mint features the national coat of arms of Mexico. At the center of the design element, you will find the Mexican golden eagle on a prickly pear cactus as it uses its beak and talons to subdue a serpent. The inscription of ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS is above the design, with a wreath of oak and laurel below. The field includes a ring of 10 historic versions of this same seal along the edge of the design element.

Reverse

For the reverse field of 2022 Proof Libertad Silver Coins, the mint offers a glimpse of Winged Victory. Her statuesque figure features here as she can be seen at the top of the Mexican Independence Victory Column in Mexico City. The design element includes the mountains of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl are visible in the background. This side includes inscriptions that read 5 ONZAS, PLATA PURA, 2022 LEY .999, and the mint mark of the Mexican Mint.

History

Since the introduction of the Proof Mexican Libertad 5 oz Silver Coin in 1992, the highest mintage recorded in a given year was 5,000 coins, a feat achieved in both 2009 and 2018.

Ordering

These 2022 Proof Mexican Libertad 5 oz Silver Coins are available to you in plastic capsules and boast both frosted design elements and mirrored background fields.

Please contact Provident Metals with any questions. Our team is available on the phone at 800-313-3315, online using our live chat, and via email.