Mexican Mint Gold Coins

Buy Gold Mexican Bullion Coins at APMEX

Mexican Gold coins are renowned as some of the most beautiful coins in the world. Minted in Mexico City by the Mexican Mint, many of these coins contain 90% fine Gold and 10% Copper. The addition of Copper during the minting process gives Mexican coins a density that Gold alone cannot provide. We carry a variety of Mexican Gold coins, include Gold pesos and Libertad Gold coins.

The Gold coin prices of these stunning Mexican Gold coins are dependent on the spot price of Gold at the time of purchase. These Gold coins are popular with investors and collectors because they come in a variety of denominations and designs, providing several options from which to choose.

APMEX makes it easy to buy Gold bullion coins from the Mexican Mint.

Discover the Mexican Gold Libertad

The Mexican Libertad is unique in that it is one of just two legal tender bullion coins in the world issued devoid of a face value. Yet it is still accepted as currency and guaranteed by Banco de México. The Libertad is intended to be bought, sold and traded based on the market value of its Gold bullion content. If you are wondering where to buy Gold coins, especially Gold coins from Mexico, look no further than APMEX.

However, this detail is not what sets the Mexican Libertad apart in the coin world. It is fair to say the Mexican Gold Libertad coin is among the most beautiful coins in the world. Many collectors argue it is the most beautiful coin.

Since its introduction in 1981, Mexican Libertad coins have captured the hearts and eyes of everyone who has had the pleasure of viewing them. APMEX carries a variety of sizes of the Gold Mexican Libertad coins, adding to our wide assortment of Gold bullion coins for sale.

Another popular coin from the Mexican Mint is the 50 Peso Gold Coin (Gold Centenario). This coin is important and sought after by collectors as it represents the country's celebration of 100 years of freedom from Spanish rule.

Design History of the Mexican Gold Libertad

The artwork on the Mexican Libertad is so beautiful partly because it tells a story. There is an ancient Mexican legend recounting the tale of princess Iztaccíhuatl. Her father sent her beloved, Popocatépetl, to war in Oaxaca, promising Popocatépetl that when and if he returned, he and Iztaccíhuatl could marry. However, Iztaccíhuatl's father secretly believed the young lover would never return and so arranged for several other suitors to approach and try to charm his daughter. But Iztaccíhuatl learned of her father's assumption and the arrangements he made. Believing that Popocatépetl could not possibly survive the war, and knowing she could simply never marry another, Iztaccíhuatl made what she felt was her only escape and killed herself with a dagger. When Popocatépetl returned to discover his beloved dead by her own hand, he carried her to the top of a mountain, hoping the cold would revive her. Instead, he succumbed to the cold and froze to death. God blanketed them in snow, turning them into mountains.

Iztaccíhuatl's mountain is called La Mujer Dormida, or The Sleeping Woman, because it resembles a woman sleeping on her back. Popocatépetl became a volcano, raining fire and destruction down upon the earth in eternal rage at the senseless death of his beloved. It is this passionate romance that defines the landscape depicted behind the glorious Winged Victory on the Gold Mexican Libertad. The aching beauty of this story perfectly complements the striking loveliness of this coin.

The Artwork of the Mexican Gold Libertad

The obverse of the Mexican Gold Libertad coin bears a finely detailed sculptural relief of the National Shield ringed by tiny images of the country's various historical coats of arms. The reverse of the Mexican Libertad is a truly stunning work of art of surpassing magnificence. It depicts national emblems held dear by the Mexican people, the Winged Victory statue against a background of the Mexican mountain Iztaccíhuatl, and the volcano Popocatépetl. This artwork featured on this Mexican Gold coin has remained at the forefront of exceptional beauty since its inception.

The Winged Victory statue is a key historical and cultural monument to the Mexican people, considered the symbol of Mexico City. The background memorializes the beloved legend of the two lovers for whom they were named. The artwork on this spectacular Gold coin is entirely captivating. The graceful loveliness of the Winged Victory and the distant splendor of the volcanoes are brought almost to life on this exceptional coin. At APMEX, we make it easy to buy Gold coins featuring this stunning artwork.