Find out about the Athens 2004 Paralympic medals 

The Athens 2004 Paralympic Games medals showcased the rich history of Greece by featuring the Parthenon atop the Acropolis.

Design Elements of the Medals 

An engraving of the Parthenon atop the Acropolis decorated the front side of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games medals. Above the engraving, “12th Paralympic Games Athens 2004” was written in Greek. 

The reverse side has “Athens 2004” etched in braille, providing accessibility for athletes with vision impairments. The logo of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games was placed above the braille engraving, along with the words “Athens 2004 Paralympic Games” and the three Tae-Geuks, which was the symbol of the Paralympic Movement between 1994 and 2004. 

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The medals of the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games

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Physical Attributes of the Athens 2004 Medals 

The case of the medals was made of metal and wood, with the emblem and the name of the Games on the cover. The ribbon the medals are attached to features various shades of blue, along with the words “Athens 2004”. The medals have a diameter of 6 centimetres and a thickness of 0.5 centimetre, with the gold medal weighing 135 grams.