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bingbong

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Thursday 7th August 2008
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Are they solid Gold, or just plated? Same for silver and bronze?

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I think they're silver, plated in gold. The IOC didn't want the focus on trade of medals to be a diverting issue; the medals are meant to be priceless in a metaphorical sense.

Edited by Rebuker on Thursday 7th August 13:00

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