The Olympic medals’ circular form is a metaphor for the
world. The front of the medal always depicts the same imagery at the Summer
Games the Greek Goddess of Victory, Nike, stepping out of the depiction of
the Parthenon to arrive in the Host City.
The design for the reverse features
five symbolic elements:
- The curved background implies a bowl similar to the design
of an amphitheater.
- The core emblem is an architectural expression, a metaphor
for the modern city, and is deliberately jewel-like.
- The grid suggests both a pulling together and a sense of
outreach – an image of radiating energy that represents the athletes’
efforts.
- The River Thames in the background is a symbol for London
and also suggests a fluttering baroque ribbon, adding a sense of
celebration.
- The square is the final balancing motif of the design,
opposing the overall circularity of the design, emphasizing its focus on the center
and reinforcing the sense of ‘place’ as in a map inset.
It’s 375-400g, 85mm in diameter and 7mm thick medal.
GOLD - 92.5%
silver and 1.34% gold
SILVER - 92.5% silver, with the remainder copper.
BRONZE - 97.0% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin.
Every players hope to be an owner of a memorial medal.
Source : official london 2012 website
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