Americans can own a piece of the Statue of Liberty for $250 — just in time for the country’s 250th birthday
Americans can now purchase a limited-edition coin made from copper removed from the Statue of Liberty during its restoration. The coin, priced at $250, commemorates the country's upcoming 250th birthday and features patriotic designs. A portion of the proceeds will support various causes related to American history and the military.
- ▪The coin is named Lady Liberty Enlightening the World and is made from original copper from the Statue of Liberty.
- ▪Each coin will be 30mm, octagonal-shaped, and individually serialized with documentation verifying its authenticity.
- ▪20% of net proceeds will be donated to causes benefiting military, culture, American history, and arts.
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Lifestyle Americans can own a piece of the Statue of Liberty for $250 — just in time for the country’s 250th birthday By Brooke Steinberg Published May 18, 2026, 11:31 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by owning a piece of Lady Liberty? Americans can now own a piece of history, thanks to Alchemist Mint, a precious metals operation based in Rhode Island. The mint announced last week that it will be making a limited-edition coin, named Lady Liberty Enlightening the World, made of copper removed from the Statue of Liberty during its 1984-1986 restoration.
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