"Eiffel Tower Fragments to Feature in Paris 2024 Olympic Medals"

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"Eiffel Tower Fragments to Feature in Paris 2024 Olympic Medals"
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The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic medals will feature pieces of the Eiffel Tower, with each gold, silver, and bronze medal containing a hexagonal, polished chunk of iron from the iconic landmark. The iron pieces were prepared by stripping them of paint, polishing, and varnishing, and are stamped with "Paris 2024" and the Games logo. The medals, designed by Paris jewelry house Chaumet, are unique and will be manufactured by the Paris Mint, with some stored in case of reassignment and others potentially destroyed.

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