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Milano Cortina Medals: Gold-Plated Silver?
7 Feb
Summary
- Gold medals contain only six grams of gold, the rest is silver.
- Medals are 80 millimeters wide and 10 millimeters thick.
- Each gold medal is valued at approximately $2,210.
Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina will be awarded medals that are not primarily gold. Organizers have revealed that the 245 gold medals contain just six grams of actual gold, with the bulk of the medal being silver.
These awards are composed of highly refined metals, with gold medals being 99.9% pure gold and 99% pure silver. Silver medals are made of 99% silver, while bronze medals consist of copper.
The medals measure approximately 80 millimeters in diameter and 10 millimeters in thickness. On February 6, 2026, gold was valued at $160 per gram, and silver at $2.50 per gram. This makes each gold medal worth about $960 in gold and $1,250 in silver, totaling $2,210.
