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New Coin Shows 'Lady Liberty' as African-American Woman

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Images of Lady Liberty have appeared on American money over the years.

Coins have shown her standing1 tall with a crown on head. She is usually holding a lamp in one hand.

And, one thing has remained the same: Lady Liberty has always been white.

That will change in April.

The United States Mint has released the design for a new $100 gold coin that shows Lady Liberty as a black woman. The special coin is being released to mark the 225th anniversary of the Mint’s coin production.

It will be made of 24-karat gold and go on sale April 6. But the $100 coin will not be available to the public; it is meant for coin collectors.

The U.S. Mint says this will be the first in a series of gold coins that show Lady Liberty as a non-white woman. Future coins will show her as Asian-American, Hispanic-American and Indian-American. The Mint will release a new coin in the series every two years.

Officials say the goal is to represent the “cultural and ethnic2 diversity of the United States.”

Lady Liberty is one of the most powerful and enduring signs of America. Her image represents hope and freedom.

The Treasury3 Department said of the new Lady Liberty coins, “We boldly look to the future by casting Liberty in a new light, as an African-American woman wearing a crown of stars, looking forward to ever brighter chapters in our Nation’s history book.”

People reacted to the announcement on social media. “Lady Liberty” became a trending topic.

Chirlane McCray, a speechwriter and poet, wrote on Twitter: “Now, this? This is liberty.”

McCray is married to New York City’s Mayor, Bill de Blasio.

Words in This Story

crown - n. a decorative4 object that is shaped like a circle and worn on the head

lamp - n. a device that produces light

enduring - adj. continuing or long-lasting


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1 standing 2hCzgo     
n.持续,地位;adj.永久的,不动的,直立的,不流动的
参考例句:
  • After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
  • They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
2 ethnic jiAz3     
adj.人种的,种族的,异教徒的
参考例句:
  • This music would sound more ethnic if you played it in steel drums.如果你用钢鼓演奏,这首乐曲将更具民族特色。
  • The plan is likely only to aggravate ethnic frictions.这一方案很有可能只会加剧种族冲突。
3 treasury 7GeyP     
n.宝库;国库,金库;文库
参考例句:
  • The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.财政部原则上反对这些提案。
  • This book is a treasury of useful information.这本书是有价值的信息宝库。
4 decorative bxtxc     
adj.装饰的,可作装饰的
参考例句:
  • This ware is suitable for decorative purpose but unsuitable for utility.这种器皿中看不中用。
  • The style is ornate and highly decorative.这种风格很华丽,而且装饰效果很好。

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