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08-11-2008, 04:06 AM
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Medals Of The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Not Soviet, but very interesting set of medals. First - obverse and reverse without the ribbon:
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08-11-2008, 04:08 AM
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
with the ribbon:
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08-11-2008, 04:09 AM
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The medals are designed with inspiration from "bi", China's ancient jade piece inscribed with dragon pattern. The medals, made of gold and jade, symbolize nobility and virtue and are embodiment of traditional Chinese values of ethics and honor.
The medals are 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. On their obverse side, the medals adopt the standard design prescribed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) -- a drawing that represents the winged goddess of victory Nike and Panathinaikos Arena, while on their reverse side, the medals are inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games emblem engraved in the metal centerpiece. The IOC has strict stipulation on the Olympic medals' material, identification, weight, size and drawing. The medals for the champion and the runner-up are made of pure silver, and the champion's medal must be plated with gold weighing not less than six grams each. For the first time jade is used for the Olympic medals. The design not only meets the IOC requirements, but also expresses praise and honor that the Chinese people cherish for the Olympic Spirit and the Olympic athletes.
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08-12-2008, 12:25 AM
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
the case of the medal
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08-12-2008, 12:54 AM
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
Wow. cool stuff Tal! thanks for sharing!
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08-13-2008, 01:11 PM
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
Yeah, thanks! I had the opportunity of examining a gold and silver medal from the 1972 Olympics and these medals are very nicely made.
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
There is a set on ebay, of replica medals. It is offered for around $200:
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
Silver medal
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Re: Medals of Beijing Olympic Games
Bronze medal
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