The institution denied these allegations in an email toBored Panda.

Theres been some small bits of tarnishing, she said in August 2024.

Secchidescribed his medal as having crocodile skindue to the visible cracks in the varnish.

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TheParis 2024 medalswere designed by luxury jewelry firm Chaumet.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated that defective medals would all be replaced in the coming weeks.

Paris 2024 is in contact with the relevant National Olympic Committees.

Paris 2024 Olympic sign near Eiffel Tower.

So they have a return policy, a reader quipped

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