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Token - Mascots of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad Nini - Badminton/Fencing ND
2008 year| Silver (.925) plated brass | 10.02 g | 30.00 mm |
| Location | People's Republic of China |
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| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 2008 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) plated brass |
| Weight | 10.02 g |
| Diameter | 30.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.96 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#243184 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering:
击剑
Fencing
Edge
Plain
Comment
NiniCultural inspiration - Swift; Beijing's sand martin kite.
Olympic Ring - Green
Represented Element - Sky
Represented sport - gymnastics
The swallow is a messenger of spring and happiness in Chinese culture, and is seen as a symbol of good fortune. The Chinese character for swallow (燕) is also used in Yanjing (燕京), an old name for Beijing; thus the swallow alludes to Beijing. Nini's headgear uses the design of Beijing's sand martin kites, which are colourful cross-shaped kites modeled after swallows.
