The Pierre de Coubertin Medal is harder to win than an Olympic gold medal and is awarded for outstanding sportsmanship at the Olympic Games. It has been awarded only a few times in history, with 26 recipients as of 2020. The stories surrounding the award are exemplary, including Canadian sailor Lawrence Lemieux who gave up […]
The Olympics standardized medals in 1908, with winners previously receiving paintings or wreaths. Gold medals are now 92.5% silver and winners have been awarded medals since 1908. The Olympics are an international sporting event held every four years. Those of us who follow the event closely know that first place receives a gold medal, second […]
Olympic gold medals are mostly made of silver with gold plating and contain at least 0.21 ounces of gold. The composition varies, with the London 2012 medals containing 6% copper, 93% silver, and 1.34% gold. The shape and size of medals have changed over time. Contrary to what most people think, Olympic gold medals are […]
Cremation medallions are a popular way to keep loved ones close after cremation. They come in different shapes and materials, can contain a small amount of ashes, and range in price from $70 to over $1,000. Similar jewelry has been used throughout history, and a new technology creates synthetic diamonds from ashes. Cremation medallions are […]
