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2008 BEIJING SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES: The medals
11:00 Fri 01 Aug 2008
 
Photo: REUTERS
Photo: REUTERS
The Beijing Olympic medals are 70mm in diameter and six mm thick. On their obverse side, the medals show a drawing that represents the winged goddess of victory Nike and Panathinaikos Arena. On their reverse side, the medals are inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games symbol. The medals are designed with inspiration from ‘bi’, China’s ancient jade piece inscribed with a dragon pattern.
 
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