How many grams of actual gold are in an Olympic gold medal?

Q: How many grams of actual gold are in an Olympic gold medal?

6 grams (6). 6 grams of gold plating on half a kilo of silver. The last solid gold medals were 1912. Source: IOC

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6 grams of gold plating on half a kilo of silver. The last solid gold medals were 1912.SOURCEIOC

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