World Peace Bell (Newport, Kentucky)
The World Peace Bell is located in Newport, Kentucky, and with a weight of 66,000 lbs and width of 12 feet, is the largest swinging bell in the world. The bell was dedicated on December 31, 1999, and rang for the first time as the year 2000 dawned.
Specifications
Diameter: 12 feet (3.7 m)
Material: 80% copper, 20% tin
Yoke: 16,512 pounds (7,490 kg)
Clapper: 6,878 pounds (3,119 kg)
Musical Note: A
Casting Date: December 11, 1998