The Nobel Prize Every year since 1901 the Nobel Prize has been awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for peace. The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1968, Sveriges Riksbank established The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prize. Each prize consists of a medal, personal diploma, and a cash award. Printer Friendly Comments & Questions Tell a Friend Nobel Prizes FAQ All Nobel Laureates Nobel Prize Diplomas Nobel Prize Medals Nobel Stamps Nobel Prize Amounts Nobel Prize Awarded Organizations Nobel Laureates Facts Nobel Laureates and Universities What Nobel Laureates Read Women Nobel Laureates Internet TV
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