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Olympic Medals ........

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echokilo | 14:09 Tue 14th Aug 2012 | How it Works
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........... what are they made of? Am hearing and reading conflicting things - thanks.
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" First place: It is composed of silver (at least .925 grade) covered with 6 grams of pure gold.
Second place: It has the same composition as the first place medal without the gilding. [10]
Third place: It is mostly copper with some tin and zinc (worth approximately $3).[11]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_medal
This shows the actual composition for all the medals. http://wordpress.mrre...-2012-olympic-medals/

And the history

http://www.azom.com/a...e.aspx?ArticleID=6046
I note that they all make sure it is not made of chocolate.

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