How much did the 2008 Olympic gold medal cost?

The medals for the Olympic champion and runner-up are made of sterling silver, the champion medal is plated with no less than 6 grams of pure gold, and the third-place medal is made of bronze.

The 3,000 medals were forged from 13 kilograms of pure gold, 1 ton** and 1 tonne of brass. The actual gold content of each gold medal is 6 grams**, and the actual value is only about $83. Although it is less than $100 when converted into currency, the value it brings to athletes is considerable.

The medals for the Olympic champion and runner-up are made of sterling silver, the champion medal is plated with no less than 6 grams of pure gold, and the third-place medal is made of bronze.

The gold medal is inlaid with jade on the back and is called gold inlaid jade.

The production cost of the gold medal is less than 1,000 yuan.

The International Olympic Committee has strict regulations on the design and production of medals, that is: the diameter of the medal should not be less than 60 mm, and the thickness should not be less than 3 mm; The medals for the champion and runner-up must be silver; The winner's prize and keyband plate must also be plated with a total weight of not less than 6 grams of pure gold; Third place won a bronze medal.

In addition to meeting these requirements of the International Olympic Committee, the medal design of the Beijing Olympics also designed a packaging box specifically called Lumen. This box can be used to hold medals and can be opened to become a special medal decoration rack. According to a source from the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee, although the design is very ingenious and novel, the average cost of making a congratulatory work for each medal will not be higher than 1,000 yuan.

The production cost of the gold medal is less than 1,000 yuan.

The International Olympic Committee has strict regulations on the design and production of medals, that is: the diameter of the medal should not be less than 60 mm, and the thickness should not be less than 3 mm; The medals for the champion and runner-up must be silver; The winner's medal must also be plated with a total weight of no less than 6 grams of pure gold; Third place won a bronze medal.

In addition to meeting these requirements of the International Olympic Committee, the medal design scheme of the Beijing Olympics also designed a special packaging box. This shirt box can not only hold medals, but also open up to become a special medal decoration rack. According to a person from the Beijing Olympics Organizing Committee, although the design is very ingenious and novel, the average production cost of each medal will not be higher than 1,000 yuan.

The 2008 Olympic gold medal is made of sterling silver, but the champion medal (gold medal) is also plated with no less than 6 grams of pure gold.

The size of the medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is 70 mm in diameter and 6 mm thick. On the obverse of the medal is the uniform pattern of the IOC - the Greek goddess of victory standing with wings and the Greek Panathinaico Arena.

The medal idea is taken from the ancient Chinese dragon pattern jade shape, which is made of a combination of gold and jade materials, which symbolize dignity and virtue. It embodies the values and honor of the Chinese nation since ancient times.