Silver has Played a Major Role in the History of Mexico
The Mexican Libertad #Silver Coin is A Symbol of Freedom from the Oldest Mint in the Americashttps://t.co/F3bLZ2nxYp
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The Mexican Libertad Silver Coin is A Symbol of Freedom from the Oldest Mint in the Americas
The Native People of Mexico used the countries abundant precious metals long before European conquerors arrived, drawn by the riches. Today Mexico continues to be a major producer of both gold and silver. Silver has been used for centuries in Mexico's coinage.
The silver Libertad, a one troy ounce pure silver coin, is produced by La Casa de Moneda de Mexico in Mexico City. It is the oldest mint in either north or south America. The Casa de Moneda was founded in 1535 by Antonio de Mendoza, the regional Viceroy, under decree from the Spanish Crown. Coins produced there, such as the silver 8 real, were among the most widely circulated in the Americas and in Asia until the 18th century.
