New Kim is a racing pigeon from Belgium that fetched 1.9 million dollars in auction to an unknown Chinese buyer. Pigeon racing is a popular sport in Europe and is now gaining popularity in China. The pigeon world now has a two year old female taking the lead as the most expensive pigeon ever sold at auction. Here’s her story. If you consider pigeon racing as a sport always consider the birds.
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The Pigeon, named New Kim, has been considered on the same level as a Picasso painting. There are a lot of things that can fetch a high price at auction, like a famous painting, celebrity memorabilia, or historical artifacts. One more thing to add to the list: a pigeon. According to the New York Times, …
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A champion racing pigeon being auctioned on the internet has become the most expensive ever sold in Europe. New Kim is two years old and is being sold …
The two-year-old pigeon from Belgium, named New Kim, was sold to an anonymous Chinese buyer for 1.6 million euros ($1.9 million). By far, it is the …
A Belgian racing pigeon named New Kim has sold for a world record €1.6 million or nearly US$1.9 million at an auction that ended on November 15, …
