<P> The CCAC's recommendation for the 2017 coin became a subject of controversy as it was the first time that an African - American would be depicted as Lady Liberty on a U.S. Coin . Some coin collectors directed their criticism towards President Obama's administration, despite the fact that the coin and its design were decided solely between the US Mint and the CCAC . Nevertheless, the gold coin's design was unveiled on January 2017 and became available for purchase in July of the same year . </P> <Ul> <Li> Presentation Case: Black lacquered hardwood </Li> <Li> Edge: Lettered </Li> <Li> Weight: 31.108 grams </Li> <Li> Diameter: 30.61 mm </Li> <Li> Finish: Proof </Li> <Li> Composition: 99.99% Gold </Li> <Li> Content: . 9999 fine </Li> </Ul> <Li> Presentation Case: Black lacquered hardwood </Li> <Li> Edge: Lettered </Li>

Us mint 2017 american liberty 225th anniversary gold coin