See pictures of the 2010 Winter Olympics medals in Vancouver below. The unique 2010 Olympics medals are said to “feature a different crop of larger contemporary Aboriginal artworks and are undulating rather than flat.”

More descriptions about the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics medals include inspirations from the ocean waves, drifting snow and mountainous landscape found in Vancouver and throughout Canada. The medals are heavier than usual, weighing between 500 to 576 grams, because they represent the magnitude of the athletes’ accomplishment.

The gold, silver and bronze 2010 Olympics medals were designed with direct input from Olympic athletes who shared their feelings and experiences about the medals they won at past Games and what they would like to see in the future.

Jill Baken, an Olympic gold medallist for the United States in bobsleigh at the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, stated about the medals:

“An Olympic or Paralympic medal is a cherished possession for every athlete — it’s what we all strive for when we train and compete. To feel it being placed around your neck on the podium or seeing children’s eyes light up when you show it to them are experiences that defy words. Seeing these beautiful medals today makes me wish I was competing again in 2010.”

The medals are being produced and supplied by Vancouver 2010 Official Supporters, the Royal Canadian Mint and Canadian mining, and metals giant Teck Resources Limited, in collaboration with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).

See pictures of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics medals:

New 2010 Winter Olympics medals in Vancouver