2024 - 1 oz. Mexican Gold Libertad bullion coin

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Libertad in English means "Freedom."

The Libertad is a symbol of Mexico's Independence; Mexico won its independence from Spain on August 24th, 1821. However, this is not the date of its celebrated "Independence Day," that date is September 16th.

On September 16th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (photo below), a Catholic priest, started the Mexican War of Independence when he gave his famous speech 'Grito de Dolores' or 'Cry of Delores,' named after the town in Guanajuato where it took place.

He rang the bell of his church to get the town's attention, and he called on the people to rise against their Spanish-European occupiers.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

Note: Outside of Mexico, 'Cinco de Mayo' is frequently misinterpreted as Mexico's Independence Day, which it isn't, 'Cinco de Mayo' celebrates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Design of the 1 oz Mexican Gold Libertads

Obverse

The centerpiece of the obverse side of the Mexican Gold Libertad features the National Coat of Arms of Mexico.

The coat of arms depicts a Mexican Golden Eagle perched upon a cactus with a snake in its beak, the image symbolizes Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital, now Mexico City.

The wreath below the eagle is half oak leaves and half laurel leaves. The laurel leaves represent victory, and the oak leaves commemorate those who have given their lives for Mexico.

Encircling the Eagle are ten various Coat of Arms used throughout Mexico’s history.

This version of the Mexican Coat of Arms has been used since 1968.

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