LIBERTAD MEXICO 2023 2 oz REVERSE PROOF Silver in Capsule. This 2023 2oz Libertad carries on the Silver Libertad’s rich and proud tradition in a reverse proof version. There is a limited mintage of these worldwide, making them a great collector’s item. Coin Highlights: Contains 2 oz of .999 fine silver in a REVERSE PROOF finish. Extremely low mintage of 1,500 pieces worldwide. Packaged in a protective capsule. Obverse: Sculptural relief of the national shield encompassed by the legend “Estados Unidos Mexicanos” (United Mexican States), surrounded by different national coats of arms used throughout Mexico’s history. Reverse: Depicts two key symbols of the Mexican people: the Winged Victory statue in the forefront and the Mexican volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background. Guaranteed by Banco de México. 2 oz Silver Libertad Reverse Proof: This 2oz Silver Libertad coin in .999 fine silver feature the coat of arms of Mexico on the obverse surrounded by the historical Mexican coats of arms. This coin has a beautiful reverse proof finish. Previous releases have sold out quickly, and are popular among collectors. The reverse design on the coin features the two volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, which have a legendary love story tied to them. The legend based on Aztec mythology tells the story of these two volcanoes who were once star-crossed lovers – the princess Iztaccíhuatl and the brave warrior Popocatépetl. Iztaccíhuatl’s father demands that Popocatépetl defeat their enemy before taking the princess as his bride. While the brave warrior fights and defeats the enemy, a rival spreads false news to the ruler that Popocatépetl has been defeated. When Iztaccíhuatl learns of this, she falls ill and dies from heartbreak. The Gods turn the humans into these two mountains so that the lovers can finally be together. Mexican Mint: The Libertads are produced at La Casa de Moneda de Mexico (Mexican Mint), the oldest mint in North America. It is also the national mint of Mexico, first established in 1535. The Bank of Mexico is Mexico’s central bank, and is the Mexican Mint’s largest client, producing both circulating coinage and currency for the country as well as precious metal coins. The Mexican Mint is located in Mexico City.