Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages
At a Glance:
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- Around 1.94 million Mexican Gold Libertad coins have been minted since 1981.
- Mintages for the series are exceptionally low compared to other modern gold bullion coins.
- The biggest key date for the series is the 1 oz 1983 proof, with only 88 coins struck.
- On this page, browse Mexican Gold Libertad mintages, key dates, and more.
Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages | Charts, Key Dates, and More
An estimated 1.94 million Mexican Gold Libertad coins have been minted in all sizes and finishes since the series began in 1981. The series started with 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and full 1 oz coins in 1981 and paused until 1991, at which point production resumed with weights ranging from 1/20 oz to 1 oz. Gold proofs in the series typically offer considerably lower annual mintage numbers, and reverse-proof versions of the Gold Libertad were introduced for the 1/2 oz and 1 oz sizes beginning in 2018.
Unlike other sovereign coins such as the American Gold Eagle, Mexican Gold Libertad coin mintages are not altered to meet public demand. Demand for the Mexican Gold Libertad often exceeds supply in all weights, and the Mexican Gold Libertad often trades at a higher premium over melt value than comparable sovereign gold coins.
Adding to the difficulty for Mexican gold coin collectors, mintages for certain Mexican Gold Libertad issues are often difficult to track down. The most reliable source of information for Mexican Gold Libertad mintages, the Bank of Mexico (Banxico), only officially lists and updates mintages from 1993 until the present. Even these modern figures are sometimes subject to change by the Bank of Mexico.
On this page, read about Mexican Gold Libertad coin mintages, key dates and ultra-rare releases, and more.
About the Mexican Gold Libertad Coin
The Mexican Gold Libertad is the official gold bullion coin of Mexico. Produced as a 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz coin in 1981 and a 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 oz coin from 1991 until the present day, the coins have no face value but are considered legal tender guaranteed by the Bank of Mexico based on the current spot price of gold.
Today, the obverse of the 1 oz Gold Libertad features the Mexican coat of arms surrounded by 10 previous versions of the symbol, while fractional coins depict the current national coat of arms by itself. All coins in the series featured the national coat of arms without surrounding symbols until a design change in 2000, which only impacted the full 1 oz gold coin. The modern reverse shows a three-quarter view of the Angel of Independence, a statue found in Mexico City, in front of two volcanoes amid a desert landscape. Prior to an artwork change beginning in 2000, the reverse design showed the Angel of Independence front-facing.
The series paused for a decade after the initial 1981 release, returning in 1991 and adding a 1/20 oz and 1/10 oz to its size options. Smaller pauses pepper the Mexican Gold Libertad’s early history, with more regular production ramping up beginning in 2002.
Standard BU Mexican Gold Libertad coins typically offer higher mintages than proof or reverse proof releases.
BU vs. Proof Mexican Gold Libertads
In addition to the standard bullion Gold Libertad, the Mexican Mint began producing gold proof coins for the series in 1983. A limited number of inaugural 1 oz proofs were minted in 1983, and only 1/2 oz proofs were released in 1989. Production of the proof series paused until 2004, resuming with proof Gold Libertad coins in all sizes (1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz). Reverse proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins were introduced in 2018 and have been produced in limited quantities for the 1/2 and 1 oz coins since.
Proof and reverse Gold Libertad mintages have generally been much lower than their comparable standard gold bullion coins. Mintages for the proof strike 1 oz Gold Libertad range from 1983’s 88, the lowest on record, to a peak of 2,100 proof coins in 2016.
BU Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages By Date
The standard bullion Mexican Gold Libertad has been minted since 1981, with mintages varying by both weight and year of issue. For the 1 oz BU Mexican Gold Libertad, the major key date and lowest-mintage issue is the 2003, with only 500 coins minted. The highest-ever mintage for a Mexican Gold Libertad 1 oz bullion coin was 1981, with 596,000 coins produced.
Among fractionals, the picture is a bit more complicated. The 1/2 oz and 1/4 oz uncirculated Gold Libertad coins peaked in 1981, with mintages totaling 193,000 and 313,000 coins, respectively. 1/10 oz uncirculated Gold Libertad coins hit a series-high mintage of 50,777 coins in 1992, and the 1/20 oz weight peaked the same year with 65,225 coins minted.
The series low for the 1 oz uncirculated Mexican Gold Libertad was 500 coins in 2003. 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins in the series also hit a mintage low in 2003, with 300 of each of these weights being minted. The lowest-mintage 1/20 oz uncirculated Gold Libertad was 650 coins in 2013.
Production stopped entirely in 2025, the same year that generated record-low Mexican Silver Libertad mintages.
Below, browse a full breakdown of uncirculated Mexican Gold Libertad mintages by year and date.
Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages by Year (Brilliant Uncirculated)
| Year | 1 oz | 1/2 oz | 1/4 oz | 1/10 oz | 1/20 oz | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 596,000 | 193,000 | 313,000 | — | — | Debut year. Highest mintage in the series’ history. |
| 1982–1990 | No Mexican Gold Libertad coins minted from 1982-1990. | |||||
| 1991 | 109,193 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Series resumes, adding the 1/10 oz and 1/20 oz sizes. |
| 1992 | 46,281 | 25,220 | 28,106 | 50,777 | 65,225 | |
| 1993 | 73,881 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 10,000 | 10,000 | Debut year in Banxico’s records — 73,881 is the highest 1 oz mintage Banxico has ever recorded. |
| 1994 | 1,000 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 1995–1999 | No Mexican Gold Libertads struck from 1995-1999. | |||||
| 2000 | 1,730 | 1,500 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 5,300 | Production resumes after a five-year gap, across all five sizes. |
| 2001 | No Mexican Gold Libertads minted in 2001. | |||||
| 2002 | 15,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| 2003 | 500 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 800 | Key date — the 500-piece 1 oz is the lowest mintage of any year the series was struck. |
| 2004 | 3,000 | 500 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 6,500 | |
| 2005 | 3,000 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 3,200 | |
| 2006 | 4,000 | 500 | 1,500 | 2,500 | 3,000 | |
| 2007 | 2,500 | 500 | 500 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| 2008 | 800 | 300 | 800 | 2,500 | 800 | |
| 2009 | 6,200 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 9,000 | 2,000 | |
| 2010 | 4,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 4,500 | 1,500 | |
| 2011 | 3,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 6,500 | 2,500 | |
| 2012 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Only 1 oz Gold Libertad struck in 2012. |
| 2013 | 2,350 | 500 | 750 | 2,150 | 650 | |
| 2014 | 4,050 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,450 | 1,050 | |
| 2015 | 4,800 | 1,100 | 1,300 | 4,100 | 1,300 | |
| 2016 | 4,100 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 3,800 | 2,900 | |
| 2017 | 900 | 700 | 500 | 300 | 1,000 | |
| 2018 | 2,050 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,500 | 2,500 | |
| 2019 | 2,000 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,250 | 1,500 | |
| 2020 | 1,100 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| 2021 | 1,050 | 500 | 500 | 850 | 1,000 | |
| 2022 | 1,900 | 1,000 | 1,300 | 1,400 | 1,100 | |
| 2023 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,750 | 2,000 | |
| 2024 | 3,000 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 3,500 | 3,500 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Complete production pause. Coincides with “Black Swan” year in the silver series, which saw historically low mintage numbers. |
Source: Figures are drawn from three sources: Banco de México’s Economic Information System (SIE), Krause Publications’ Standard Catalog of World Coins, and PCGS‘s published mintages. When disagreements on figures occur, we default to the number shared by two of these three sources. If no source agrees and Banxico figures are available, these figures are displayed.
Proof and Reverse Proof Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages By Date
Proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins debuted in 1983, with a very limited mintage (88 coins) of the 1 oz coin. 1989 saw the introduction of the 1/2 oz proof Mexican Gold Libertad, which had a mintage of 704 and was accompanied by no 1 oz release. The proof series expanded in 2004, with five proof Mexican Gold Libertad sizes hitting markets:
- 1 oz
- 1/2 oz
- 1/4 oz
- 1/10 oz
- 1/20 oz
For the 1 oz Gold Libertad, the lowest-mintage year was 1983 (88 coins), and the highest-mintage year was 2016 (2,100 coins minted). Mintages for 1/2 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/20 oz Mexican Gold Libertad coins hit a low in 2004, with only 200 coins produced in each weight. Highs for these three coins occurred in 2024, with 2,380 1/2 oz coins, 2,400 1/10 oz coins, and 2,300 1/20 oz coins produced that year. The 1/4 oz proof Gold Libertad peaked at a mintage of 3,920 coins in 2005, and hit a low of 250 coins in both 2014 and 2020.
Below, browse mintages for Mexican Gold Libertad proof coins from the series introduction in 1983 until 2025.
Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages by Year (Proof)
| Year | 1 oz | 1/2 oz | 1/4 oz | 1/10 oz | 1/20 oz | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 88 | — | — | — | — | Debut year for the proof Mexican Gold Libertad. Lowest overall mintage of any proof Gold Libertad. |
| 1984–1988 | No proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins were minted 1984-1988. | |||||
| 1989 | — | 704 | — | — | — | Only 1/2 oz Gold Libertads minted as proof coins in 1989. |
| 1990–1992 | No proof Mexican Gold Libertads minted 1990-1992. | |||||
| 1993–2003 | No proof Gold Libertads struck in 1993-2003. | |||||
| 2004 | 200 | 200 | 1,800 | 200 | 200 | Inaugural year for all five weights as proof coins. |
| 2005 | 570 | 720 | 3,920 | 400 | 400 | |
| 2006 | 520 | 520 | 2,120 | 520 | 520 | |
| 2007 | 500 | 500 | 1,500 | 500 | 500 | |
| 2008 | 500 | 500 | 800 | 500 | 500 | |
| 2009 | 600 | 600 | 1,700 | 600 | 600 | |
| 2010 | 600 | 600 | 1,000 | 600 | 600 | |
| 2011 | 1,100 | 1,100 | 2,000 | 1,100 | 1,100 | |
| 2012 | Mintage pause; no proof Gold Libertad coins struck in 2012. | |||||
| 2013 | 400 | 300 | 600 | 300 | 300 | |
| 2014 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| 2015 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| 2016 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | Highest proof mintage on record, with 2,100 coins struck in each size. |
| 2017 | 600 | 700 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 600 | |
| 2018 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,000 | Reverse proofs were introduced in 2018 (mintage chart below). |
| 2019 | 750 | 650 | 800 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| 2020 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| 2021 | 500 | 450 | 450 | 450 | 350 | |
| 2022 | 1,300 | 1,000 | 1,400 | 1,100 | 1,200 | |
| 2023 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| 2024 | 1,900 | 2,380 | 2,200 | 2,400 | 2,300 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Production suspended for 2025. |
Source: Figures are drawn from three sources: Banco de México’s Economic Information System (SIE), Krause Publications’ Standard Catalog of World Coins, and PCGS‘s published mintages. In cases of disagreements between sources, final figures are generally displayed when two of these three sources agree. In rare cases where all three sources are in disagreement, the Banxico figures are the default where possible.
The reverse proof of the Mexican Gold Libertad debuted in 2018 in 1 oz and 1/2 oz sizes. Annual mintages for the reverse proof Gold Libertad are low but equal across the two sizes, and only these two sizes have been produced since the 2018 introduction.
Here’s a breakdown of Mexican Gold Libertad mintages for the reverse proof strike from 2018 until 2025.
Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages by Year (Reverse Proof)
| Year | Mintage (1 oz and 1/2 oz, each) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,000 | Reverse Proof debuts. |
| 2019 | 500 | |
| 2020 | 250 | Lowest Reverse Proof Gold Libertad mintage on record. |
| 2021 | 500 | |
| 2022 | 500 | |
| 2023 | 1,000 | |
| 2024 | 2,500 | Highest Reverse Proof mintage on record; 10x the mintage of the 2020 low. |
| 2025 | 0 |
Production paused for all Mexican Gold Libertads throughout 2025. |
Source: The Banco de México’s Economic Information System (SIE). Mintage figures equal across 1 and 1/2 oz reverse proof Mexican Gold Libertad coins.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mexican Gold Libertad Mintages
How Many Gold Libertad Coins Are Minted Per Year?
Production of the Mexican Gold Libertad follows no set schedule, so mintages vary considerably from year to year. Mintages have also paused during several periods. Compared to the American Gold Eagle, the Mexican Gold Libertad is minted in extraordinarily low numbers annually.
How Many Gold Libertads Have Been Minted In Total?
Across every size and finish, around 1,941,495 Mexican Gold Libertads have been minted. Only a fraction of these coins were struck as proof or reverse proof coins, with the large majority of coins minted coming from the uncirculated series. More than half of all Gold Libertad coins ever minted came from the first year of minting in 1981.
What is the Lowest-Mintage Gold Libertad?
Across all finishes and sizes, the lowest-mintage Gold Libertad ever produced is the 1983 proof 1 oz Gold Libertad, which saw only 88 pieces minted. The series low for the uncirculated coin was 300 coins in 2003 among the 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, and 1/10 oz coins, a number matched by 2008’s 300-coin mintage for the 1/2 oz coin. The lowest-mintage uncirculated 1 oz Mexican Gold Libertad is the 2003 Gold Libertad, which saw only 500 coins produced.
What is the Highest-Mintage Gold Libertad?
The highest mintage ever achieved by a Gold Libertad is the inaugural 1 oz uncirculated issue in 1981, with 596,000 coins minted. Second and third place on the highest-mintage list are the 1/4 oz (313,000 coins) and 1/2 oz (193,000 coins) releases in 1981. In the modern era tracked by Banxico’s online portal, the high is 1993’s 73,881 uncirculated 1 oz coins.
Why Did the Bank of Mexico Strike Zero Gold Libertads in 2025?
Production of the Gold Libertad ceased entirely in 2025. For the Silver Libertad series, mintages hit series lows, with only 300 1 oz coins minted. The Bank of Mexico has not given a reason for the production pause.
Are Proof Gold Libertads Rarer Than BU Gold Libertads?
Proof Gold Libertad coins are considerably rarer than the uncirculated Mexican Gold Libertad in the 1 oz weight. Fractional mintages in the proof series have exceeded their uncirculated counterparts on numerous occasions, although proof coins are typically rarer.
Does the Gold Libertad Have a Face Value?
Unlike most modern gold bullion coins, the Mexican Gold Libertad has no stated face value or denomination. These coins are legal tender, however, and are traded by financial institutions based on the current spot price of gold.
Where Do These Mintage Figures Come From?
Mintage figures found on this page are compiled using three sources: the Bank of Mexico’s online production figures tracker, Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins, and published mintages from Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Where these sources disagree, we first attempted to select a number corroborated by at least two of the three sources. When all three sources disagree and Banxico numbers are available, we went with the Bank of Mexico numbers.
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