Real Liberty Copper
News & History
The copper, the restoration, and the record that follows it.
What Actually Happened to the Statue of Liberty's Copper in 1984–1986
In 1984 the Statue of Liberty began a 30-month restoration project, closing to visitors for just over two years. Here's what was actually repaired, what was replaced, and what became of t...
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America's 250th and the Copper That Was Saved For It
2026 marks 250 years of American independence. The story of the Statue of Liberty copper preserved for this milestone, and how to mark it.
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Statue of Liberty Commemorative Coins: A Collector's Guide
What to look for in a Statue of Liberty coin: metal, mintage, and provenance, and why authenticated 1886 copper is a different category entirely.
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What Happened to the Statue of Liberty's Original Copper
In 1984 the Statue of Liberty was restored for its centennial. The story of the copper that was removed, authenticated, and preserved.
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How Much Copper Is in the Statue of Liberty?
About 31 tons. Here is the weight, the melt value at today's copper prices, and why the real worth of this copper has nothing to do with either.
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Is the Statue of Liberty Made of Copper?
Yes, and there is more to it. How much copper, why it turned green, and where the original copper went after the 1980s restoration.
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