The Economic Times

From auction blocks to Trumps hands: The Nobel medal has been sold before for millions

Nobel Prizes are fetching millions at auctions. Dmitry Muratov sold his for over 100 million dollars. James Watson and Francis Crick also sold theirs. This has led to ethical debates. Maria Corina Machado offered to share hers with Donald Trump. The Nobel Committee states prizes cannot be revoked or transferred. However, they can be sold.