Title:
Barcelona 1992
Description:
Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 Participation Medal
Front: Legend "XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992" over Barcelona Olympic emblem, a stylized jumping athlete over Olympic rings.
Back: Spiral over elongated bolt of lightning.
Medals presented in maroon pouch of imitation leather.
Designer: Xavier Corbero
Mint: Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, Madrid, Spain
Front: Legend "XXV Olimpiada Barcelona 1992" over Barcelona Olympic emblem, a stylized jumping athlete over Olympic rings.
Back: Spiral over elongated bolt of lightning.
Medals presented in maroon pouch of imitation leather.
Designer: Xavier Corbero
Mint: Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, Madrid, Spain
Fun fact(s):
The spiral and elongated bolt of lightning on the back represent movement of a running athlete.
More Info:
Participation medals were made from burnished copper and presented to athletes and officials. Volunteers were given similar medals with only the spiral on the back over legend and line break on front and back.
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Front of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for athletes and officials
Back of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for athletes and officials
Front of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for volunteers
Back of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for volunteers
Front of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for athletes and officials
Back of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for athletes and officials
Front of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for volunteers
Back of Barcelona 1992 participation medal for volunteers