Olympic Medals ........

[echokilo]

........... what are they made of? Am hearing and reading conflicting things - thanks.

[ChuckFickens]

" 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]
"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_medal

[Nibble]

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

[wildwood]

I note that they all make sure it is not made of chocolate.