What Are Olympic Gold Medals Actually Made Of?

By M Zeeshan

 



What Are Olympic Gold Medals Actually Made Of?


If you’ve watched the Olympics, you may have wondered to yourself: Are Olympic medals real gold? And if they are, how much is an Olympic medal worth if an Olympian chose to sell theirs? We break down those answers ahead.


Olympic gold medals have some gold in them, but they’re mostly made of silver. According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), gold and silver medals are required to be at least 92.5 percent silver. The gold in gold medals is in the plating in the outside and must consist of at least 6 grams of pure gold. As fans may have noticed, many gold medal winners will pose with their medal in their mouth on the winner’s podium, as if they’re about to take a bite out of it. While real gold dents, viewers won’t see much of a difference in Olympic gold medals as they’re made of mostly silver.



Silver medals, on the other hand, are made of pure silver, while bronze medals are 95 percent copper and 5 percent zinc. The shape of medals is usually circular with an attachment for a chain or a ribbon. The minimum diameter is 60 millimeters, and the thickness is a minimum of 3 millimeters. Medals should weigh between 500 and 800 grams (17.64 to 28.22 ounces). Gold medals weighing about 556 grams in total, while silver medals weigh 550 grams and bronze medals weigh 450 grams.

Comments

Post a Comment

LEARN, ENJOY AND SHARE...

Popular posts from this blog

What’s the Difference Between a Memoir, a Biography, and an Autobiography?

By M Zeeshan
Image
What’s the Difference Between a Memoir, a Biography, and an Autobiography? The three primary formats used to tell a life story are a biography , an autobiography, and a memoir. Simply put, a biography is the life history of an individual, written by someone else. An autobiography is the story of a person’s life, written by that person. And a memoir is a collection of memories written by the person themselves. A biography, also called a bio , is a non-fiction piece of work giving an objective account of a person’s life. The main difference between a biography and an autobiography is that the author of a biography is not the subject. Biographies include details of key events that shaped the subject’s life, and information about their birthplace, education, work, and relationships. An autobiography is the story of a person’s life written by that person. Because the author is also the main character of the story, autobiographies are written in the first person. The purpose of an auto
Read more

Interesting Q & As Part 1

By M Zeeshan
Image
  English: Q: What are some tips for improving your English writing skills? A: Some tips for improving your English writing skills include reading extensively, practicing writing regularly, studying grammar and syntax, seeking feedback from others, and using online resources such as grammar checkers and thesauruses. Q: How can you expand your vocabulary in English? A: Some ways to expand your vocabulary in English include reading widely, using a dictionary and thesaurus, learning new words in context, practicing with flashcards or word games, and using new words in your writing and speaking. Q: What are some common grammar mistakes to avoid in English? A: Some common grammar mistakes to avoid in English include subject-verb agreement errors, using the wrong tense, misusing prepositions, confusing homophones, and making punctuation errors. Psychology: Q: What is the nature vs. nurture debate in psychology? A: The nature vs. nurture debate in psychology is the argument about whether huma
Read more

What Is The Metaverse?

By M Zeeshan
Image
What Is The Metaverse? The coining of the term “Metaverse” is credited to author Neal Stephenson from his science fiction novel “Snow Crash” in 1992. The novel envisioned the next internet iteration where lifelike virtual avatars connect with one another through virtual reality environments and realistic 3D buildings. Since then, technology advancements have enabled the beginning development of the metaverse with a combination of computers, wearable technology, and machinery, such as virtual reality headsets, augmented reality glasses, motion sensors, and game consoles where users are able to “live” within a digital universe. Our current contemporary internet experience is two-dimensional where you scroll through and browse everything on a screen. The metaverse on the other hand is 3D , allowing you to “walk” through the two interwoven worlds via connected glasses or headsets that allow you to construct or participate in any universe you desire in the digital world. In si
Read more