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CLEAN : Worlds most valuable stamp to go under the hammer

CLEAN : Worlds most valuable stamp to go under the hammer

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Journalism, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

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The video discusses a rare stamp from 1856 in British Guiana, initially used for newspapers. It was rediscovered by a schoolboy in 1873, sparking interest among collectors. The stamp is valued at $10 to $20 million, making it the most valuable object by size and weight. Over time, owners have marked it with their initials, adding to its historical significance.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the British Guiana stamp produced?

1856

1873

1900

1845

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary use of the British Guiana stamp?

Collecting taxes

Sending newspapers

Sending letters

Decorative purposes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who rediscovered the British Guiana stamp in 1873?

A schoolboy

A journalist

A historian

A stamp collector

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated value range of the British Guiana stamp?

$5 million to $10 million

$1 million to $5 million

$20 million to $30 million

$10 million to $20 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature does the British Guiana stamp have due to its various owners?

A distinctive scent

A unique color

Miniature stamps and initials on the back

A special watermark

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