How much money did Charles Lindbergh win by flying solo acrossthe Atlantic?

Charles Lindbergh won a prize of $25,000 for completing the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight on May 20-21, 1927. This prize was offered by New York hotel magnate Raymond Orteig to encourage aviation advancements. Lindbergh's historic flight from New York to Paris captured the world's attention and significantly boosted interest in aviation.