Title:
Vancouver 2010
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010 Participation Medals
Front: Komoyue First Nation orca whale design with Olympic rings.
Back: Vancouver Games emblem and legend: "With Glowing Hearts / Des Plus Brillants Exploits" below graphics inspired by Canada's natural and cultural diversity.
Medals presented in white cardboard box.
Designer: Shawn Parkinson & Chloe Douglas
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Front: Komoyue First Nation orca whale design with Olympic rings.
Back: Vancouver Games emblem and legend: "With Glowing Hearts / Des Plus Brillants Exploits" below graphics inspired by Canada's natural and cultural diversity.
Medals presented in white cardboard box.
Designer: Shawn Parkinson & Chloe Douglas
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Fun fact(s):
The design of the medals paid homage to Canada's rich natural and cultural diversity. With its unique sea-to-sky landscape, the medals combined the country's patterns and textures in a balance connecting the land and people.
More Info:
Participation medals were made of silvered bronze and given to athletes and officials. A volunteer medal was also created that featured graphics inspired by Canada's natural and cultural diversity on the front with the same back as the athlete participation medal.
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Front of Vancouver 2010 participation medal for athletes
Back of Vancouver 2010 participation medal for athletes
Front of Vancouver 2010 participation medal for volunteers
Front of Vancouver 2010 participation medal for athletes
Back of Vancouver 2010 participation medal for athletes
Front of Vancouver 2010 participation medal for volunteers