Are the olympic silver and bronze medals real?

Answer 1

No. The last olympic medal that was real gold was awarded in 1912. Now, silver medals are silver and gold medals are made of just about 93% silver. However, the gold medal needs to be plated or coated with at least 6 grams of real gold based on Standards.

Answer 2

The last pure gold medals were awarded in 1912.

Now they are made of 92.5% Silver and coated with at least 6 grams of gold.

Answer 3

Yes - they are real gold, silver and bronze. The gold is silver with a coating of gold on it.

Answer 4

its solid siver & coated with 1/5 ounce of gold <3

It has to be real. The Olympics are a really serious event.

Answer 5

Yes