Republic of Liberia - Indian Independence – Mahatma Gandhi - Copper-Nickel 1 Dollar - 1997 - 28.57 g - 38.6 mm

Republic of Liberia, Indian Independence – Mahatma Gandhi, Copper-Nickel 1 Dollar, 1997, 28.57 g, 38.6 mm.

Obverse: Features the official Coat of Arms of the Republic of Liberia, depicting a shield with a ship arriving at a palm tree-lined shore, symbolizing the return of former slaves from America. The motto "The Love of Liberty Brought Us Here" is inscribed above the shield. The legend "REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA" is at the top, and the denomination "1 DOLLAR" is at the bottom.

Reverse: Features a central portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. The design commemorates the Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence. The legend typically includes "INDIAN INDEPENDENCE" and the dual dates 1947–1997. The specific date of issue 1997 is prominently displayed.

To mark the 50th anniversary of India's freedom from British rule in 1997, several nations issued commemorative coinage honoring the "Apostle of Non-Violence." Liberia, which has a long history of issuing thematic commemoratives for the international market, produced this large-format dollar. The 38.6 mm size is standard for "Crown-sized" commemoratives, making it a popular choice for collectors of Gandhian memorabilia (Gandhi-ana) worldwide.