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.
