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Lady Liberty To Be Depicted As Woman Of Color On U.S. Currency

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) – For the first time in US history, Lady Liberty will be portrayed as a woman of color in our currency.

This week, the US Mint and Treasury officials unveiled a new coin as the mint celebrated its 225th anniversary.

The US Mint decided to feature Lady Liberty as a person of color on the new $100 coin.

According to the mint, Lady Liberty had always been depicted as a white woman.

The new 24 karat commemorative coin will be released on April 6.

 

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