How much Gold is present in an Olympic Gold Medal?

The Paris Olympics 2024 gold Medals are composed of Gold, Silver, and bronze medals however it is a fact that Gold Medals are not entirely made up of Gold like were made in the previous Olympics.

The gold medal is made up of 500 grams of silver, coated with only six grams of gold.

You will discover the facts about the Olympic Gold Medals and how much Gold is present in an Olympic Gold medal? in this article.

The Paris Olympics 2024 is on top-notch as the athletes from worldwide striving for the gold medals are now on the verge of its final day as it is concluding on August 11, the United States and China are in the race with 33 gold medals each top the table with the maximum number of Gold medals in their name.

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Olympics Gold Medal

The Olympic gold medals in 2024 serve a unique, modern, and aesthetic design, characterized by a combination of materials and geometric shapes. The centerpiece is a hexagon, a visual emblem symbolizing France, likely made of silver, with the Paris 2024 emblem made on the center, including the Olympic rings and the flame logo.

The hexagon is surrounded by a gold-colored circular radiating design that gives the medal a dynamic, sunburst appearance. The strap attached to the medal includes the Olympic rings and a patterned design, likely representing elements of Parisian culture or the Olympic spirit. Overall, The design concludes with a blend of tradition and modernity

Eiffel Tower on the Logo

According to the Olympics, Each medal is decorated with an original piece of the Eiffel Tower. What makes it more interesting is each medals are made up of a piece of the original iron from the Eiffel Tower.

The idea to use the iron piece from the Eiffel Tower is to represent the iconic monument of France and Paris in the most prestigious event in the world.

Design of the Medals

The International Olympic Commission had served the responsibility of logo design to the Creative Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 LVMH jeweler Chaumet renowned for its craftsmanship design and variation with uniqueness.

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Price of Olympic Gold Medal

According to Wealth, the estimated price of the Olympic Gold medal is around $950. The invincible unique design crafted by the French jeweler Chaumet makes it a unique piece showering French and Paris Culture which makes it worth around $1000.

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