These gorgeous silver coins are very popular due to their elegant design which features the "Independence Angel" which is a well known historic monument in Mexico City. The reverse of the coin features the Mexican National Coat of Arms with an eagle atop a cactus, clutching a serpent.
The 1982 Libertad was the first year of issue for this coin series and they are very hard to find in original Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Each coin is 36 mm (smaller in diameter and thicker than the newer Libertads) and contains "1 onza plata pura ley .999" which translates to "one ounce pure silver 0.999 fine".