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Official history of the Sydney 2000 medals, designed by Wojciech Pietranik

Sydney 2000 Olympic Medals - Design, History & Photos

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The customary symbols, including the Victory Goddess holding a winner's crown, are engraved on the obverse face. The Sydney Opera House, the Olympic torch and the Olympic rings are represented on the reverse. The designers are Australian: Woljciech Pietranik and Brian Thompson.

On the obverse, the traditional goddess of victory, holding a palm in her left hand and a winner’s crown in her right. For these Games, the figure of victory is accompanied by the specific inscription: "XXVII OLYMPIAD SYDNEY 2000”. On the reverse, the Sydney Opera House, the Olympic torch and the Olympic rings are represented.

**Designer:** Wojciech Pietranik

**Composition:** 1st Place (Gold: 6 gr.; Silver), 2nd Place (Silver), 3rd Place (Bronze; Silver)

**Diameter:** 68mm

**Mint:** Royal Australian Mint

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