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UAE collector Dubsy sold a rare PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card to American YouTube media star Logan Paul for a record $5.27 million in 2021. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
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A 1933 Double Eagle gold coin - the last gold coin struck for circulation in the US - is the most expensive collectible, sold for $18.9 million. Photo: US Mint
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Mickey Mantle’s iconic baseball card from Topps set a new record for sports memorabilia in 2022, selling for $12.6 million. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
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Believed to be the first silver dollar minted in the US, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar sold for $12 million in 2022. Photo: National Museum of American History & Smithsonian Institution Archives
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With only 27 known copies, these stamps from Mauritius are highly sought-after. The Post Office edition, in particular, is the most valuable, achieving $9.6 million in 2021. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Known as the world’s rarest stamp, the 1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta sold for $9.48 million in 2014. Photo: Sotheby's
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As the US's first privately minted gold coin, the 1787 Brasher Doubloon was sold for $9.36 million in 2021. Photo: Heritage Auctions
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The 1909-11 Honus Wagner T206 baseball card features Honus Wagner and fetched $7.25 million in 2022. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Basketball sensation Stephen Curry’s autographed rookie card broke records in 2021, selling for $5.9 million. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
In 2022, a private sale saw the 1939 Superman No 1 comic book sell for $5.3 million, surpassing Spider-Man and setting a new benchmark in comic book auctions. Photo: Heritage Auctions
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UAE collector Dubsy sold a rare PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card to American YouTube media star Logan Paul for a record $5.27 million in 2021. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
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A 1933 Double Eagle gold coin - the last gold coin struck for circulation in the US - is the most expensive collectible, sold for $18.9 million. Photo: US Mint
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/56CMSPXCBRFCLLQKT3PKRZGMQE.jpg?smart=true&auth=df7141fd68b5158cda5e98163345f01392cf88495026d482974e6bd39eb2303a&width=400&height=225)
Mickey Mantle’s iconic baseball card from Topps set a new record for sports memorabilia in 2022, selling for $12.6 million. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y5TI367A25FHFEPGFYACBC257U.jpeg?smart=true&auth=e37a777d4b64de6c621851ef88ccd9d61f0396fd895911d5a6924b0cf2098e44&width=400&height=225)
Believed to be the first silver dollar minted in the US, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar sold for $12 million in 2022. Photo: National Museum of American History & Smithsonian Institution Archives
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YX7HFWKJF5B2TKQDTJYWJ5HT5Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=0ddeb8da18224f3c6b07adf48015d0fc7a14aabb293a676e66aaa6d9b0a7960c&width=400&height=225)
With only 27 known copies, these stamps from Mauritius are highly sought-after. The Post Office edition, in particular, is the most valuable, achieving $9.6 million in 2021. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KMX62BRP3ZAATOBDXD25J2RKDI.jpg?smart=true&auth=c1646fab51693587a483eb3cf8ed641e5643b81b8a70282c801738721defe5ca&width=400&height=225)
Known as the world’s rarest stamp, the 1856 British Guiana One-Cent Magenta sold for $9.48 million in 2014. Photo: Sotheby's
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ERAUY547BRCSDDZP4YRH46M2EM.jpg?smart=true&auth=2e6c31a07610f81c1af3d71e015002db8a4f6a5d0045b767838a2a92fa36532a&width=400&height=225)
As the US's first privately minted gold coin, the 1787 Brasher Doubloon was sold for $9.36 million in 2021. Photo: Heritage Auctions
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The 1909-11 Honus Wagner T206 baseball card features Honus Wagner and fetched $7.25 million in 2022. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Basketball sensation Stephen Curry’s autographed rookie card broke records in 2021, selling for $5.9 million. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
In 2022, a private sale saw the 1939 Superman No 1 comic book sell for $5.3 million, surpassing Spider-Man and setting a new benchmark in comic book auctions. Photo: Heritage Auctions
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3XAA37EXJFC3VOC5WRJFSKIPC4.jpg?smart=true&auth=d478aebbc30aa0425c13c8c348ed0c87dbfbf1db2876f12f09ac3b62a1988abe&width=400&height=225)
UAE collector Dubsy sold a rare PSA Grade 10 Pikachu Illustrator Pokemon card to American YouTube media star Logan Paul for a record $5.27 million in 2021. Photo: Professional Sports Authenticator
A beginner's guide to investing in collectibles
From art to cars to sports memorabilia, Pokemon cards and even trainers, collectibles can be a fun way to diversify your investment portfolio
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