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Medal Design of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

(1) material. The medal of the Beijing Olympic Games is 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness ... The idea of the medal is taken from the dragon jade carving in ancient China, made of gold and jade symbolizing dignity and virtue. Reflect the Chinese nation's values of jade virtue and honor since ancient times.

(2) pattern. On the obverse of the medals of the Beijing Olympic Games, the patterns uniformly stipulated by the International Olympic Committee are used, that is, the standing goddess of victory and the panoramic image of Panathinaiko Arena in Greece. The back of the medal is inlaid with jade, and the emblem of the Beijing Olympic Games is engraved on the metal pattern in the middle. The medal hook evolved from the traditional Yulong Puwenhuang in China.

(3) Hook. The design of the hook evolved from the traditional Yulong Puwenhuang in China, and the design with jade inlaid on the back was inspired by the ancient jade in China.

(4) ribbons. The medal ribbons of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games are woven by machines, with exquisite workmanship and red stripes, which are auspicious and festive.

(5) packaging box. The medal box of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is a wooden lacquer box made by China traditional craft. Square, heaven and earth cover four sides slightly curved, meaning heaven and place, Liuhe happiness. [1] The golden emblem of the Beijing Olympic Games is embedded in the center of the box cover, showing a golden red color.