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How many tons does the Statue of Liberty in New York weigh?
225 tons
Background
The Statue of Liberty weighs about 225 tons without the pedestal. Her outer skin is only made of thin copper. The copper is only as thick as two one euro coins stacked. The green color comes from oxidation over decades. Originally the statue shone copper brown like a penny.
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