VOICED: General public take medals at Winter Games

The video discusses the Royal Canadian Mint's exhibition of Olympic and Paralympic medals at the Vancouver Games. It highlights the unique design and craftsmanship of the medals, which are not flat but wavy, symbolizing the Canadian landscape. The medals are made from recycled metal, making them environmentally friendly. The production process involved significant technical challenges, including using a special press and multiple strikes to achieve the final shape. The exhibition draws large crowds, with long waiting times to view and touch the medals.

What is the weight range of the medals displayed at the Vancouver Games exhibition?

• Between 300 and 400 grams

• Between 700 and 800 grams

• Between 5 and 600 grams

• Between 100 and 200 grams

What is unique about the design of the Vancouver Games medals?

• They are flat and smooth

• They are square-shaped

• They are made entirely of gold

• They have a wavy design

What does the wavy design of the medals symbolize?

• The Canadian and BC landscape

• The Olympic rings

• The ocean waves

• The athletes' movements

How many times were the medals struck during the production process?

• Twelve times

• Nine times

• Five times

• Three times

What makes the Vancouver Games medals environmentally friendly?

• They use less gold

• They are smaller in size

• They are made from recycled metal

• They are produced using solar energy