Is the Nobel prize kept after won?

No, the Nobel Prize itself is not kept by the laureate.

Here's why:

* Symbolic Award: The Nobel Prize is a symbolic award, not a physical object. It represents the highest recognition in its respective field.

* Diploma and Medal: What the laureate receives is a diploma and a gold medal, which they are allowed to keep.

* Prize Money: The Nobel Prize also comes with a significant amount of prize money, which the laureate gets to keep and use as they wish.

So, while the Nobel Prize itself is not kept, the associated diploma, medal, and prize money are.