Lady Liberty is one of America's most recognizable symbols. She graced the first coin the United States Mint ever produced and, over the years, has been depicted on our money as a symbol of freedom, peace, commerce, and military might.

The Coinage Act of 1792 essentially created the Mint, and stated that one side of all coins had to feature an image emblematic of liberty. For many years, this was done with Lady Liberty. Over the years, her look has evolved.

In honor of the Mint's 225th anniversary, a $100 coin will feature a black woman as Lady Liberty. This will mark the first time Lady Liberty has been depicted as a woman of color on a coin.

The new coin, which will be released in April, launches a series of commemorative coins slated to be released every two years. In each iteration Lady Liberty will be depicted as Native American, Latino, or Asian-American, to reflect the cultural diversity of the US.

The new coin, which was designed by Justin Kunz and engraved by Phebe Hemphill, depicts a youthful Lady Liberty sporting a crown of stars beneath the word, "Liberty".

In total, 100,000 24 karat gold coins will be struck, and will sell for around $1,500 each. There will also be silver versions, which will sell for between $40 and $50.

Here's an outline of how Lady Liberty has evolved over the years.