medal
- Museum number
- 2008,4107.2
- Description
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Struck silvered copper medal with enamelled decoration, one of a set of two commemorating the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, in plastic capsule in presentation box. (whole)
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Part of the structure of the Bird's Nest stadium built for the Beijing Olympics 2008, flanked by floral scrolls; above, Chinese character (文 wen, but looking like a running man) above Olympic symbol of five linked rings. (obverse)
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Flower pattern with five petals, each with an image of the five cartoon mascots of the Beijing Olympics 2008 in coloured enamel. (reverse)
- Production date
- 2008
- Dimensions
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Diameter: 40 millimetres
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Associated Event: Olympic Games Beijing 2008
- Acquisition date
- 2008
- Acquisition notes
- Presented to Jan Stuart by the Beijing Bank, which financed the Chinese Landscapes exhibition at the British Museum in 2008.
- Department
- Coins and Medals
- Registration number
- 2008,4107.2
