The medal for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is designed with inspiration
coming from "bi", China's ancient jade piece inscribed with dragon pattern. The
medals, made of gold and jade, symbolize nobility and virtue and are embodiment
of traditional Chinese values of ethics and honor, sending forth strong Chinese
flavor.
The medals are 70mm in diameter and 6mm in thickness. On the front side, the
medal adopts standard design prescribed by the International Olympic Committee.
While on the back, the medal is inlaid with jade with the Beijing Games emblem
engraved in the metal centerpiece. The design inspiration of the medal hook
derives from jade "huang", a ceremonial jade piece with decoration of double
dragon pattern and "Pu", the reed mat pattern.
Noble and elegant, the Beijing Olympic Games medal is a blending of
traditional Chinese culture and the Olympism. It gives the winners of the Games
great honor and acclamation as recognition of their achievement.
Note: bi, a flat jade disc with a circular hole in the center
Huang, a semi circular jade ornament
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