Process of manufacturing thousands of Rio Olympic medals

5130 medals of the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics are gradually being perfected under the hands of Brazilian artists.

Pattern design process on computer.This is the first step in the process of making gold, silver and bronze medals at the Casa da Moeda factory in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Artisans make patterns for 3 types of medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The pattern is the Greek goddess of victory.

Raw materials are being put into cutting machines to make molds.

The process of pouring molten metal into the mold.

All pattern details are meticulously carved and skillful.

The name of the sport will be engraved on the edge of the medal.

Metal dust is cleaned.

All are washed with water before drying.

It takes about 48 hours to complete a medal.

Medallion stage.

Final inspection step before attaching the strap

Artists are attaching a strap to the medal.

Finished product.

Gold medal.

Silver medal.

Bronze medal.The 2016 Olympics will open on August 5 and close on August 21.

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