Olympic Gold Medal Weight
An Olympic gold medal weighs about 556 grams (19.5 ounces). It is mostly silver with a thin layer of gold plating. The International Olympic Committee sets these rules.
Size and Design Standards
Olympic medals must be at least 60 millimeters in diameter and 3 millimeters thick. The front usually shows the Olympic rings and a generic design. The back is specific to each host city.
What Is a Gold Medal Made Of
Since 1912, Olympic gold medals have not been solid gold. They are silver coated with at least 6 grams of pure gold. This keeps costs down while keeping the traditional look. For more details, see the Olympic Charter on Olympics.com.
