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The medals, designed by David Watkins measure just over 3 inches across and weigh close to a pound. They are the largest medals ever awarded at the Summer Games.
Gold medals contain just 1% gold. The remaining metal mix is silver 92.5% and about 6% copper, which puts the material price under $650.
Silver medals are mandated by the International Olympic Committee to contain at least 550 grams of "high quality silver." Despite the mandate and the rising price of silver, the second-place medals are worth about half of the gold medals.
Bronze medals (like the one dented in a bizarre shower accident by Brazil's Felipe Kitadai) are made up of 97% copper, 2.5% zinc, and .5% tin. Based on current market prices, the raw value of the materials in the medals would bring less than $5.00.
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When was Lifesaving Medal created?
Lifesaving Medal was created on 1874-06-20.
When was Albert Medal - lifesaving - created?
Albert Medal - lifesaving - was created on 1866-03-07.
How much gold in a gold medal?
75K
7 How much gold is in a gold medal?
It sonly 7.5% gold
How much gold medal can have?
None
How much gold is in the Kuwaiti liberation medal?
Kuwait liberation medal made of gold?
How much gold do the Indians get if they win a gold medal?
none
What prestigious award did Taussig receive in 1964 recognition of her lifesaving work?
The Medal of Freedom
How much gold is in the London Olympics gold medal?
6 grams
How much is the purple heart medal from the battle of the bulge worth Is the medal gold?
100$
What award is given for specific acts of courage or service?
Medal of Honor Army Distinguished Service Cross Navy Cross Air Force Cross Silver Star Soldier's Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal Airman's Medal Coast Guard Medal Gold Lifesaving Medal Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Meritorious Service Medal (v-device) Air Medal (v-device) Silver Lifesaving Medal Aerial Achievement Medal (v-device) Joint Service Commendation Medal (v-device) Army Commendation Medal (v-device) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (v-device) Air Force Commendation Medal (v-device) Coast Guard Commendation Medal (v-device) NOTE: the "v-device" signifies the medal was awarded for valor.
How much does each gold medal is worth?
millons
