Bringing new meaning to the phrase “collecting quality coin," the U.S. Mint announced that it would be releasing a series of commemorative $100 gold coins for the 225th anniversary of Lady Liberty.

The first of the series, and of its kind, feature a black woman with her hair twisted and pulled into a bun and a regal smile on her face.

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The other side of the mintage will feature the patriotic bald eagle in flight.

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In the future, the U.S. Mint plans to release more diverse coins reflecting the “cultural and ethnic diversity of the United States." Asian-American, Hispanic-American and Indian-American women will all get their chance to shine on the limited edition coin.

Only one other circulating coin features a woman of color and that’s the $1 Sacagawea. So the news of this release is not only major, it’s historically mind-blowing.

The coin is slated to be released April 6.

How's that for 24k magic?

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