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Medal - Beijing Olympic Games - Cycling Event Souvenir
| Location | Australia |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Composition | Gold plated zinc-aluminium (Satin Background) |
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| Obverse description | The gold-plated field features a stylised pictogram of four cyclists arranged symmetrically around the central square hole, their wheels and bodies rendered in an abstract linear relief evoking the design of a traditional Chinese cash coin. The dark border carries the legend 'BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES' in Latin at the top and '2008北京奥运会' in Chinese and Latin numerals at the bottom. |
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| Obverse script | Latin, Chinese |
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| Reverse description | The gold-plated field displays the Chinese characters '自行车' and the Latin word 'Cycling' in relief above the central square hole, with the official Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo — comprising the stylised running figure emblem, the 'Beijing 2008' wordmark, and the five Olympic rings — positioned below the aperture. The dark border repeats the legend 'BEIJING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES' in Latin at the top and '2008北京奥运会' at the bottom. |
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