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2 oz Silver Libertad 2010: What It's Worth

Reverse
Obverse

Bullion · Pure silver .999

Design

Banxico

Reverse

Winged Victory of the Angel of Independence, volcanoes in the background, mint mark 'Mo', year 2010.

Obverse

Mexican National Coat of Arms, legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS'.

The 2 oz Silver Libertad 2010: What It's Worth is worth between $2,100 and $2,300 MXN depending on its grade of preservation.

Prices updated: August 2026

How much is the 2 onzas 2 oz Silver Libertad 2010: What It's Worth worth?

The estimated value of the 2 onzas 2 oz Silver Libertad 2010: What It's Worth ranges from $2,100 (circulated, XF) up to $2,300 (official blister pack), with $2,227 as a reference for an uncirculated (UNC) piece. The estimate is based on the official mintage and the historical behavior of the family.

The real price depends on four factors: the grade of preservation (a circulated piece is worth the low end of the range; an uncirculated one, or one still in its official blister pack, the high end), the finish (satin vs mirror/proof), the rarity within the series based on the mintage, and the metal spot price on the day of the deal when the piece is silver or gold. Check the value-by-grade table above and compare with equivalent pieces before buying or selling.

Where to buy or sell this coin?

Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.

Price today

How much is the silver in your Onza Libertad worth?

The value of this coin depends on the silver spot price plus a numismatic premium. Check today's up-to-date price.

Description

The 2010 2 oz Silver Libertad is worth well above its raw melt value because of one number: only 14,000 were struck. In 2026, a mint-state example typically trades in the low-to-mid hundreds of dollars, not the couple hundred you'd expect from silver weight alone. Here's what you actually have.

What is a Libertad?

The Onza Libertad ("Liberty Ounce") is Mexico's flagship modern silver coin, issued by Banco de México, the country's central bank. The most famous version is the 1 oz coin, but Mexico also mints fractional and larger sizes: 1/20, 1/10, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 5, and 1 kilo. Yours is the 2 oz, one of the scarcer sizes in the series.

Unlike US Silver Eagles, the 2 oz and larger Libertads are minted in tiny numbers, which is why they command a premium instead of trading at flat bullion prices.

The 2010 2 oz: specifications

Spec Detail
Metal .999 fine silver (pure)
Weight 62.206 grams (2 troy ounces)
Diameter 48 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Bullion (satin)
Official mintage 14,000 coins
Mint mark Mo (Mexico City)

The obverse shows the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle on a cactus devouring a serpent, with the legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS." The reverse features the Winged Victory (the Angel of Independence statue in Mexico City) in front of the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, with the "Mo" mint mark and the year 2010.

What it's actually worth in 2026

Start with the floor. This coin contains 2 full troy ounces of pure silver, so it can never sell for less than 2 times the current silver spot price (melt value). That's your baseline.

On top of melt, the 14,000 mintage adds a real collector premium. This is a low number for a modern bullion coin, and the 2 oz size has strong demand from Libertad collectors who want the full set.

Condition Typical value in 2026
Circulated / handled Melt value (2 oz silver) plus small premium
Uncirculated (BU) Melt plus a solid premium, low-to-mid hundreds USD
Certified high grade (NGC/PCGS MS-69, MS-70) Highest, premium driven by the slab grade

Because silver spot moves daily, we give ranges rather than a fixed figure. What holds steady: the 2010 2 oz sells for meaningfully more than its silver content, unlike the common 1 oz coin, which usually trades close to melt.

Grade drives the top of the market. A raw, fingerprinted coin sells near bullion. The same coin certified MS-70 by NGC or PCGS (a perfect grade) can bring multiples of that. If yours looks flawless, certification may pay for itself.

The myth to avoid

A low mintage does not automatically mean "worth thousands." The 2010 2 oz is scarce, but it is a modern coin, plenty exist in collector hands, and none are museum-level rarities. Anyone telling you a standard 2010 2 oz is worth a four-figure sum is either selling a certified perfect grade or exaggerating. Value the metal first, add the collector premium, and grade from there.

Mint errors

Genuine striking errors (off-center strikes, die rotation, doubled dies) can multiply a coin's value if verified. Be skeptical: most "errors" people find are post-mint damage, dings, scratches, corrosion, not factory errors. If you think you have a real one, get a second opinion before you get excited.

How to check what yours is worth

  1. Weigh and measure it. Use a jewelry scale and a caliper. It should weigh 62.206 grams and measure 48 mm. Wrong weight or diameter is a red flag for a fake.
  2. Check the surfaces. Real Libertads have sharp, high relief and even luster. Flat detail, blurry lettering, or off color suggests a counterfeit or a plated fake.
  3. Grade it honestly. Look for scratches, fingerprints, and wear on the eagle and the angel. A clean, spot-free coin is worth more.
  4. Consider certification. For a coin that looks pristine, sending it to NGC or PCGS locks in the grade and the price.

Where to sell it

Because this is a precious-metal coin, sell where the price reflects both silver content and the collector premium. A verified numismatic dealer from the Pesoteca directory will appraise it on the spot. The Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum connects you directly with Libertad collectors who value the 2 oz size. Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge before you list. Never dump it to the first buyer on social media, and never sell below the melt value of 2 ounces of silver.

Have a 2010 2 oz Libertad and not sure of the grade? Post clear photos on the Pesoteca forum and let collectors weigh in before you sell.

Historical context

2 troy ounces silver Libertad 2010 Regular BU

This piece is the 2 troy ounce silver Onza Libertad, struck by the Mexican Mint in 2010 in its Regular BU version.

Technical details. It contains 62.2 g of pure silver at .999 fineness and measures 48 mm in diameter. The reverse bears the effigy of the Angel of Independence, adopted by Banxico as the official symbol of the series since 1981. The obverse shows the National Coat of Arms in its pre-1969 version, together with other historical coats of arms as an identity marker of the family.

Role within the set. It is a piece for serious collecting. Its mintage is far lower than that of the standard ounce and its large format lets the detail of the engraving shine. It is usually hunted side by side with the 5-ounce.

Context of the year. In 2010 Felipe Calderón Hinojosa was in office. A double national anniversary: the Bicentennial of the start of Independence and the Centennial of the start of the Mexican Revolution. Silver closed at 30.63 USD per troy ounce.

Regular BU finish. The Regular finish, cataloged by Banxico as satin or BU, is obtained with dies that have no special polishing. The result is an even matte luster across the entire surface, with no mirror contrast between fields and relief. It is the traditional bullion finish: bought for its weight in pure silver plus a modest die premium. It is the version collectors seek to build the complete set by year without decapitalizing on each piece.

Mintage. Banxico reported in its official tables a mintage of 23,021 pieces for this combination of fraction, year, and finish. That number is the basis for measuring the piece's relative scarcity within the program.

This piece belongs to the era

Nuevos Pesos y actualidad

Explore all the Mexican coins of this era, their historical context and how they connect to the monetary system of the period.

Value range of this piece

Market estimate: $2,100 - $2,300 MXN depending on the grade of preservation (typical range between a circulated and an uncirculated piece).

See the full breakdown by grade (VG, F, VF, EF, AU, MS-60, MS-63, MS-65) for the whole series →

Other denominations from 2010

Onza Libertad · Plata 0.999

See the full series →

Same denomination, other years

2 onzas Plata 0.999 · Onza Libertad

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2010 2 oz Silver Libertad worth?

Its floor is melt value: 2 troy ounces of pure silver at current spot. Above that, the low 14,000 mintage adds a real collector premium, so an uncirculated example usually sells in the low-to-mid hundreds of dollars, and a certified MS-70 brings the most. Always check current silver spot first.

Is the 2010 2 oz Silver Libertad rare?

It's scarce for a modern coin, with an official Banco de México mintage of just 14,000. That's low enough to command a premium over silver value, but it is not a museum-level rarity. Grade matters most: a certified perfect (MS-70) coin is worth far more than a handled one.

Where can I sell my 2010 2 oz Silver Libertad?

Sell through a verified numismatic dealer from the Pesoteca directory, who can appraise it in person, or the Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum where Libertad collectors want the 2 oz size. Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge, and never sell below the melt value of 2 ounces of silver.

How can I tell if my 2010 2 oz Libertad is genuine?

Weigh it (should be 62.206 grams) and measure the diameter (48 mm) with a jewelry scale and caliper. Fakes usually have the wrong weight or size, flat relief, or blurry lettering. Be suspicious of any offer far below the value of 2 ounces of silver, and certify it with NGC or PCGS if in doubt.

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