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Most expensive dinosaur bones sold at auction

Most expensive dinosaur bones sold at auction
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Who
"Apex"
What
44,600,000 US dollar(s)
Where
Not Applicable
When
17 July 2024

The most expensive dinosaur bones sold at auction is a stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed Apex which sold for $44.6 million (£34.4 million / €40.9 million), including buyer's premium, at a Sotheby's auction in New York City, USA, on 17 July 2024.

The 3.4 m tall and 8.2 m long (11 ft X 27 ft) skeleton was discovered in Dinosaur, Colorado in 2022. Seven buyers reportedly took part in the bidding process, with the winning bid made by an anonymous buyer.