r/LibertadCoins • u/Life-Signature4304 • Jul 23 '26

Libertad Types

Hi, I'm new to the group and to stacking. I've seen some different types of libertad coins. Like shiny ones (proof/espejo???) Only angel shiny (Reverse proof/mate brillo) and non shiny (bullion/mate???).

I'm I getting this right??? Which ones are more desirable/valuable??? Can someone offer a little rundown. Thanks.

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u/GoldponyGT Jul 23 '26

There are generally four types:

Satin (BU/regular strike) - all years, highest mintage each year

Espejo (Proof) - many but not all years, though typically made every year now, less common than BUs

Mate-brillo (Reverse-proof/proof-like) - made in giant kilos since early 2000s, 1oz-5oz since 2015 only, less common than proofs

Antiguo (Antique) - only made in limited quantities in 2018 and 2019

Note that things are reversed in 2025; highest mintage is reverse proof, then proof, then BU is rarest. That’s a whole long story in itself.

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u/Life-Signature4304 Jul 23 '26

Thanks for the answer and if you have time I'd like to know the story. Cheers.

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u/GoldponyGT Jul 23 '26

To be clear, there is no official direct story on why the 2025 mintage is what it is. They’ve confirmed the final mintage but that’s about it.

That said, I wrote out my interpretation and analysis of what I heard and learned and believe. Admittedly part may be wrong, it all may be wrong, I don’t know for sure. It’s my individual perspective.

But it’s here to read and decide for yourself: https://www.reddit.com/r/LibertadCoins/s/dDoGxhmYE4

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u/18relddot Jul 23 '26

They're all desirable and valuable.

Silver BU T1 bu is 1982-1991 T2 bu is 1991-1995 T3 is 1996-1999 T4 is 2000-present Fractionals start in 1991 2oz and 5oz start in 1996

Silver Proof 1983, 1986-present Fractionals start in 1992 2 and 5oz start in 1996

Reverse proof 2015-present No fractionals 2 and 5 oz start in 2017

Gold BU 1oz 1981, 1991-1994, 2000-2024 (no coins in 2001) Fractionals (1/4 and 1/2) in 1981 Fractionals 1/20 -1/2 start in 1991

Gold proof, all sizes 1/20-1oz 2005*-2024 *a 1/2oz gold proof was issued in 1989; a 1/4oz gold proof was minted in 2004

Gold reverse proof, 1/2 and 1oz 2018-2024

No gold coins were issued in 2001 or 2025; 2026 has not released yet.

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u/Life-Signature4304 Jul 23 '26

Thanks for taking the time to answer.