The Banco de Mexico has released new commemorative 20-peso coins in observance of the bicentenary anniversary of one of the country’s most prestigious military academies. It was in 1818 that plans for a military academy were first proposed by Diego Garcia Conde, a former Spanish military officer who served in the Mexican Army. Such an […]
Mexico: New $20 peso coin marks centenary anniversary of the arrival of the Mennonite community
The Banco de Mexico has released (8th August) new 20-peso commemorative coins marking the arrival of the Mennonite community, a group of conservative Protestant Europeans who originate from the Dutch provinces and Northern Germany. Mexico’s Mennonites are the descendants of these conservative Protestants whose strict interpretation of the Bible emerged out of the 16th-century Reformation […]
Reflections on a changing numismatic arena on the cusp of 2022
2021 has been a notable year in so many ways, especially as the second year of the first pandemic in a century that continues to shape all our lives not just in terms of medical matters but also our financial circumstances, and in many other ways. It was also a very notable year in coins, […]
Mexico: Bicentenary of independence anniversary celebrated with release of new Proof silver coins
The Banco de Mexico has released (27th September) Proof-quality silver coins in commemoration of the bicentenary anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain, which was formally declared on the 28th September 1821. Mexico’s de-facto independence was achieved with the written document by which the Mexican Empire was founded on the same day independence was declared from […]
Mexico: 2021-dated Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated silver Libertad coins available marking their 40th year of annual release
The Banco de Mexico has authorised the release of 2021-dated silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated quality Libertads, 2021 also marks the 40th year of the first release of these internationally popular bullion coins. Ranging in sizes from five ounces to 1/20-ounce in both Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated, the coins without any specific denomination are produced […]
Mexico: New commemorative 20-peso coins remember centenary anniversary of the death of Zapata
The Banco de Mexico has released new commemorative circulation-type 20-peso coins (U.S. $1.00) which are in memory of the centenary anniversary of the death of Emiliano Zapata Salazar (1879–1919). He is remembered in Mexico as a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution, which began in 1910, lasting until 1920. He emerged as the main leader […]
Mexico: New 100-peso polymer banknotes issued as part of current G series
The Banco de Mexico have released (12th November) new 100-peso banknotes (U.S. $4.90) which are part of the bank’s current G series introduced in 2018. The new 100-peso banknote is the first denomination in the new G series to be printed on polymer and has undergone a completely new revised design. Featured on the new […]
Mexico: New coin released in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Veracruz
The Banco de Mexico has released (22nd April) new commemorative circulation-type 20-peso coins (U.S. $0.81) which are in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Veracruz, one of the most important settlements in what was once part of New Spain. Officially, Veracruz is part of a broader region and state […]
Ninth Uncirculated example of 1999/2000 Libertad mule discovered
Although it has been minted for almost 40 years, the Mexican Silver Libertad is a series that continues to see the discovery of scarce variety and error coins, including just recently the ninth Uncirculated example of the rare 1999 with the obverse of the 2000 one-ounce mule. In 2000 the Banco de Mexico replaced the […]
Collecting the Libertad coin series
Mexico — the world’s largest silver producer — operates the oldest mint in North America, the Casa de Moneda, founded in 1535. In the modern era, the mint introduced the world’s first major silver bullion coin, the Libertad (which means “liberty” or “freedom”), in 1982 — the year after it debuted a gold version. Though […]
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