The required amount of silver in Olympic gold medals is at least 92.5 percent, the gold itself only making up the plating on the outside. ... The silver medals meanwhile are made up of pure silver and the bronze medals are made from 95 percent copper and 5 percent zinc.

Are Olympic Medals solid or plated?

However, Olympic gold medals are required to be made from at least 92.5% silver, and must contain a minimum of six grams of gold. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medals contain more than six grams of gold plating on pure silver. Silver medals are pure silver while bronze medals are red brass (95% copper and 5% zinc).

Are the Olympic medals solid gold silver and bronze?

According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), gold and silver medals are required to be at least 92.5 percent silver. ... Silver medals, on the other hand, are made of pure silver, while bronze medals are 95 percent copper and 5 percent zinc.