CLEAN : Stamp sells for record $9.5 million in New York

CLEAN : Stamp sells for record $9.5 million in New York

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Business, History, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the auction of a rare stamp, which sold for a record $9.5 million. The stamp is unique and has a rich history, being compared to the Mona Lisa due to its significance. It was discovered by a 12-year-old and has passed through notable collections, even being seized as reparations after World War I. The buyer remains anonymous, and the sale highlights the stamp's recognized value.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final sale price of the stamp, including the premium?

$7.9 million

$8.5 million

$10 million

$9.5 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the stamp compared to the Mona Lisa?

It is a famous painting.

It has a unique aura and historical significance.

It was painted by Leonardo da Vinci.

It was found in the Louvre.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes the stamp unique?

There is only one of its kind.

It was printed in the 21st century.

It was mass-produced.

It is one of many similar stamps.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered the stamp?

A famous artist

A historian

A 12-year-old boy

A renowned collector

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the stamp after World War I?

It was auctioned immediately.

It was lost.

It was destroyed.

It was seized by the French as reparations.