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50 rubles The XXIXth Olympic Summer Games (Beijing)
Russian commemorative Gold coin
The XXIXth Olympic Summer Games (Beijing)
Par : 50 rubles
Release Date: 09.01.2008
Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint (SPMD).
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| Metal, fineness | Gold 999/1000 |
| Quality | Proof |
| Content chemically pure metal, g | 7.78 |
| Total weight, g | 7.78 |
| Thickness, mm | 1.3 |
| Diameter, mm | 22.6 |
| The edge | 134 corrugations. |
| Mintage, pcs. | 2000 |
There were 43 new world records and 132 new Olympic records set. An unprecedented 86 countries won at least one medal during the Games. Chinese athletes won the most gold medals, with 51, and 100 medals altogether. Michael Phelps broke the records for most gold medals in one Olympics and for most career gold medals for an Olympian, and equaled the record for most individual golds at a single Games. Usain Bolt secured the traditional title of "World's Fastest Man" by setting new world records in the 100 metres (330 ft) and 200 metres (660 ft) sprints.
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