How are The Beijing Olympic medals made?

[keltanky]

something for you guys to see,

How are the Beijing Olympic medals made?

Beijing Olympic medal reverse side

obverse side

selecting stones

jade cutting

jade polishing

checkup details

medal mould

bronze medal

medal machine tool

medal after punching

groove making machine

groove checking-up

putting jade into the medal

finishing

[Guest millionmilebenz]

Wow!! Didn't realize that it's such an involved process! Those who win medals will be getting a well-done and well-earned piece-of-art to keep.

[g8crasher]

Come now let's have a quick guess as to when the replicas will be available at all good stores across Tiong Kok!

Surely this will drive up the price of Jade!!

[Guest gainax]

hahaha...before i came in this thread I was expecting the answer to be "Made in China" on the back of the medal.

[Guest 9339]

Who need some, can help you guys to win some of this medals heee...... :la:

[Guest JGoh]

bro, it is selling now in beijing & some in shenzhen hahahahaha

Good one!!!

Upz upz

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Good info Kel :thumbsup: