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Are the gold medals at the Olympics made entirely from gold?

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The gold medals are solid silver with gold platingl; the plating must have a minimum weight of 6 grams to meet standards set in 1978. The Beijing Olympic gold medals also have a ring of jade inset on the reverse side of the medal with an intricate dragon design.

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