Participation medal from the XVIII Olympic Winter Games held in Nagano, Japan, in February 1998. Participation medals were issued to athletes and officials of the Games and were never sold to the general public, making them a sought-after piece for Olympic memorabilia collectors.

[Design & Details]

- Obverse: a relief of tree-covered mountain slopes divided by a sweeping ski-slope curve, with "NAGANO", the Olympic rings, and "1998"

- Reverse: the Nagano 1998 snowflower emblem with "THE XVIII OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES, NAGANO 1998"

- Bronze with a warm aged patina

[Size & Weight]

Actual measurements: approx. 60 mm (2.4 in) in diameter, 6 mm (0.24 in) thick, weight 137 g. These measurements are consistent with documented examples of the official Nagano 1998 participation medal.

[Condition]

The medal is in very good condition with no notable damage. The white presentation box (marked "(c) 1993 NAOC TM") shows scuffs and age-related discoloration; we cannot confirm whether this box is the one originally issued with the medal.

[Included Items]

Medal and presentation box with foam insert, as shown in the photos.

[Shipping]

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Ships from Japan with tracking.

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