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Royal Mint Win London Olympic Medals Deal

It’s been recently released that Royal Mint is going to create the winners’ medals for the London 2012 Olympic Games. This is definitely thrilling news for the firm which mints every coin in circulation for the UK. Popular for their innovative creations and level of quality, the Royal Mint will definitely create a stunning group of medals once the world’s finest sports athletes journey to England’s capital, London.

What is the history of the Olympic gold medals? Olympic gold medals are iconic – quite possibly the most esteemed victory for a lot of athletes – yet, in the Ancient Olympics medals weren’t given. Moreover, in the inaugural modern Olympic Games, the champions received a silver medal, whilst the runner up was given a bronze medal. This quickly switched to the current custom of bronze, silver and gold medals. Up until 1912the gold medals were made from solid gold – today these are gilded with 6 grams of gold with both the gold and silver medals being made out of 92.4 percent silver. All of the medals have to be at least 3mm thick and 60mm in diameter.

The design and style of the Olympic medals is normally heralded with a lot of fascination and also intrigue. In recent Olympiads champions took home medals frequently including elements of the host country’s culture. For example, the 2008 Beijing Olympic medals integrated precious jade into the design and style – a traditional treasured gemstone in Asian decorations and jewelry. The Athens Olympic medals were definitely a lot more classic in style and design – reflecting the Olympic history of the region.

The Winter Olympics often see even more contemporary medals. Winter Olympic medals have featured a variety of sizes and shapes. Some have been created with holes in them, whilst others are not even spherical.

It will certainly be intriguing to see exactly how the London 2012 Olympic medals will be created. The Royal Mint has announced a competition for creative designers to acquire the design deal. Will they choose something more conventional or continue on with Beijing’s design having something more modern? Together with the stylized Olympic logo design, athletes may be taking home medals that are just as forward thinking.

A lot of people might find it difficult to imagine that people could actually sell their medals but champions already have before. However, the price they reach is connected with the history and the stories linked to the triumphs – not to the worth of the medal. At 6 grams, they are considerably below the worth of gold bullion coins. If you were having a look at gold for a good investment then it would certainly be better to buy bullion bars or buy gold bullion coins. If you desired a less expensive financial commitment then you might buy silver bullion online. Though they have much less value as compared with gold, the value of silver is also increasing and adds up to a worthwhile investment decision too.

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