Gold medals are a symbol of first place and are often used to recognize exceptional achievements in various fields, such as sports, science, and the arts.
The last series of Olympic medals made of solid gold were awarded at the 1912 Summer Olympics.
Modern Olympic gold medals are required to be made from at least 92.5% silver and must contain a minimum of 6 grams of gold.
The design of Olympic medals often features the Greek goddess Nike on the obverse side and a custom design by the host city on the reverse.