The Summer Olympics. Nations coming together in sport every 4 years. All the character stories, the athletic accomplishments and the Olympic Medals. What a sham...
Yes we are talking about the medals. Those shiny sought after pieces of rare accomplishment. These being the
largest medals ever produced for the Summer Olympics.
The
gold and silver medals weighing about 412 grams and bronze weighing in at 357
grams, each medal is 85mm in diameter, and 8-10mm thick.Contrary to what the name might suggest and most people beliefs there is hardly any gold contained within a gold medal.
The Olympic charter guidelines state that at least 6 grams of gold must be used in each medal. Shockingly, This
year's Olympic gold medal is comprised of 92.5 % silver, and only a whopping
1.34% gold, and the rest 6.16 percent is made up of copper.
A little bit depressing I would say. As well, I feel terrible for the unfortunate athlete who days of glory have passed, now down on their luck that will need to visit their local pawn shop. What a true disappointment that will be.
-Blogging4Bullion
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