The gold medal only contains about six grams of pure gold which encases the exterior part of the medal. Gold medals consist mostly of silver, valued at approximately $750 to $850 dollars based on material value.
The hexagonal 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic medals will contain a central 18-gram wrought iron piece from the Eiffel Tower, bringing a unique historical and cultural element to the design.
Paris Mint is producing 5,084 medals for the 2024 Games, with a special packaging including a Chaumet box and a certificate confirming the Eiffel Tower origin of the iron pieces.
US Olympic payouts remain at $37,500 for a gold medal, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze, in contrast to other countries offering significantly higher rewards for gold.
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