7/13/2023 0 Comments London olympic medalsIt took eight tons of gold, silver and copper unearthed from mines in Mongolia and Utah to make them. "For centuries the Tower of London has protected some of this country's greatest treasures so there can be no better sanctuary for the 2012 medals – the most precious possession any athlete could hope to possess," said London Mayor Boris Johnson. They are being guarded around the clock alongside Britain's crown jewels. The 4,700 medals to be awarded at the London Olympic and Paralympic games are under lock and key in the Tower of London. AFPĬlick button to listen to Medals and rightclick to download London Olympic medals: heaviest, most expensive The London 2012 Olympic medals as they appear in a handout obtained from the London 2012 organising committee (LOCOG).
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