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2023 5oz RP Libertad with a mintage of only 1,500 pieces. Not the lowest mintage out there, but still significantly smaller than most nationally issued coins. With demand increasing significantly over the past year in particular, these are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially without significant numismatic premiums…

The amount of detail and contrast on these in person is honestly hard to capture in photos. I originally considered grading it, but spotted a couple tiny imperfections on the rim under magnification and decided against it. No regrets though — this thing is stunning raw!

A modern favorite from the Mexican Mint: the 2025 1/20 Onza Silver Libertad, graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo with First Day of Issue designation.

With an extremely limited reported mintage of just 200 pieces, these tiny fractional proof Libertads are among the scarcer modern issues from the series.

Even at this miniature size, the proof strike quality is impressive. The mirrored fields and frosted devices create strong cameo contrast, especially on the iconic Winged Victory design.

The Libertad series has become one of the most recognizable modern bullion programs in the world, and the low-mintage fractional proofs have developed a particularly strong collector following.

Specs:
• 2025-Mo Mexico 1/20 Onza
• Silver Proof Libertad
• Mintage: 200
• NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
• First Day of Issue

The miniature format really highlights how intricate the Libertad design is — especially the eagle-and-snake national arms on the reverse.

Looks NT to me…? Also, couldn’t find much wear on it

One of my favorite designs from the private Mexican bank era: a 1914 Banco de Durango 100 Pesos issue printed by the American Bank Note Company (ABNCo).

This note combines several elements that make early Mexican banknotes so visually compelling:
• intricate ABNCo lathework
• allegorical seated female figure
• steamship vignette
• large ornate denomination counters
• bold provincial bank typography

Issued during the turbulent years surrounding the Mexican Revolution, these Banco de Durango notes were payable “en moneda de plata” (in silver coin), reflecting the specie-backed banking system that existed prior to the collapse of many regional banks during the revolutionary period.

Details:
• Banco de Durango
• 100 Pesos
• Series H
• Dated March 1, 1914
• Printed by American Bank Note Company, New York

In my opinion, the engraving quality and overall artistry of these early provincial Mexican issues rival many classic large-size U.S. banknotes from the same era.

There’s just something about the classic Mexican private bank issues that modern currency can’t replicate.

This Banco de Zacatecas 10 Pesos remainder has incredible ABNC engraving, dramatic industrial/mining imagery on the face, and an insanely detailed cityscape reverse.

Never issued for circulation either, which makes it even cooler seeing one survive in this kind of shape 100+ years later. Modern notes feel sterile compared to this.

A few of my favorite pieces of modern Mexican fractional gold — including several Gold Libertads in top PCGS and NGC grades.

There’s something especially appealing about Mexican fractional. Even at tiny sizes like 1/4 and 1/10 oz, the strike detail on the Libertad design remains incredibly sharp, particularly on proof issues.

Featured here:
• 2023-Mo 1/4 oz Gold Libertad – PCGS PR70DCAM First Day of Issue
• Multiple 1/10 oz Gold Libertads in PCGS/NGC 70 grades
• Modern Mexican fractional gold bullion issues from the Casa de Moneda de México

The Gold Libertad series has developed a strong international collector base over the past decade due to:
• comparatively low mintages
• iconic and timeless Winged Victory design
• premium strike quality
• limited distribution outside Mexico

In my opinion, modern Mexican fractional gold remains one of the most visually attractive world bullion series currently being produced.

I almost never buy moderns for packaging or labels, but this one got me.

2024 Mexico 1 Onza Libertad in an NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo holder with the Sugar Skull label, paired with an aftermarket Día de los Muertos-style presentation box. The box isn’t official NGC/Mexican Mint packaging, but whoever made it did a pretty great job matching the aesthetic of the label.

Usually I’m strictly a “buy the coin, not the gimmick” person, but for a modern Mexican issue like this, the presentation honestly works really well together. Curious what others think — cool display piece or too gimmicky?

Picked most of these up around a year ago and originally planned to sell/trade at least a few of them, but I honestly haven’t been able to bring myself to let any go yet.

Mix of:
• PCGS MS70s
• PR70DCAM proofs
• First Day of Issue labels
• and a few raw examples

The more I handled them side by side, the more I started appreciating how good the Libertad design really is across different finishes and formats. The proof coins especially are incredible in hand!

One of the most iconic commemorative issues of mid-century Mexico: the 1950 Southern Railroad 5 Pesos commemorative, graded PCGS MS63.

Issued to commemorate the inauguration of the Southeastern Railroad (“Ferrocarril del Sureste”), this large silver 5 Pesos features a detailed locomotive design on the reverse and the classic Mexican national eagle on the obverse.

This example displays attractive rainbow peripheral toning with strong color progression across both sides, especially around the obverse legend and reverse rims.

Specs:
• 1950-Mo 5 Pesos
• Southern Railroad / Ferrocarril del Sureste
• KM-466
• Silver (.720 fine)
• PCGS MS63

These have become increasingly popular with both Mexican coin collectors and toned coin enthusiasts due to their large size, detailed artwork, and tendency to develop vibrant album toning.