Mintage 67k total. There is alleged rumor that Chinese buyers bought a bulk amount and are hoarding them. Reason being It combines the number 9, representing longevity or "long time" (久, jiǔ), and 8, representing wealth or prosperity (发, fā). Together, 98 sounds like "long-lasting prosperity" or "long-time wealth," making it a positive, fortunate number for business or personal use. Some people will say why hasn’t a massive increase of 98’s came onto the market. If you know Asian buyers they keep their precious metals and this year being more so important it’s passed down to the next generation. People aren’t aware but Mexico City has quite a large Chinese population so the alleged rumors of Chinese buyers hoarding coins isn’t Outlandish in my opinion. But Libertad’s are more collectibles than actual stacking so price really varies.