Title:
Torino 2006
Description:
Olympic Winter Games Torino 2006 Participation Medals
Front: Torino Olympic emblem next to Alpignano aqueduct.
Back: Ray of ice crystals with Olympic rings and motto below.
Medals presented in plastic case in round cardboard box.
Designer: Quatrini
Mint: Ottaviani International, Recanati, Italy
Front: Torino Olympic emblem next to Alpignano aqueduct.
Back: Ray of ice crystals with Olympic rings and motto below.
Medals presented in plastic case in round cardboard box.
Designer: Quatrini
Mint: Ottaviani International, Recanati, Italy
Fun fact(s):
Torino Olympic emblem on front of medal depicts Mole Antonelliana transformed into a mountain among ice crystals. The crystals come together to form a web: the web of new technologies and the eternal Olympic spirit of communion among peoples.
More Info:
Participation medals were made with the same design in pewter and bronze and given to athletes and officials.
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Front of Torino 2006 participation medal
Back of Torino 2006 participation medal
Front of Torino 2006 participation medal
Front of Torino 2006 participation medal
Back of Torino 2006 participation medal
Front of Torino 2006 participation medal