Albert Einstein's Handwritten Letter Containing His Iconic Equation E=mc² Up for Sale for Rs 3 Crore
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The letter, dated October 26, 1946, is one of only four known examples of the formula having been written by Albert Einstein and is part of correspondence to a fellow researcher, telling him a question could 'be answered' using the formula.
A handwritten letter by Albert Einstein which is rare for containing his famous E=mc² mass–energy equivalence formula has gone on sale for the sum of GBP 282,000 (approx. Rs 2,91,94,106). The letter, dated October 26, 1946, is one of only four known examples of the formula having been written by Einstein and is part of correspondence to a fellow researcher, telling him a question could 'be answered’ using the formula.
According to the details provided by Boston-based RR Auction, the one-page letter, blind-stamped on a personal Princeton letterhead will be auctioned in a time sale which will end on May 20. The letter will be accompanied by a minted Non-fungible Token (NFT) and a 5D Biometric Art Passport powered by ARTMYN, which ensures that the original manuscript is unforgeable while allowing the owner to monitor the evolution of its condition over time. It also serves as a ‘digital portfolio’ preserving all associated documentation, the auction site further cited.
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