Beijing issues Olympic gold (newsphoto) Updated: 2005-02-04 16:33 A Chinese security guard stands behind gold bars specially issued
for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in a shopping center in Beijing February 4,
2005. The gold bars, different in colors and themes, will together represent the
five-ring Olympic logo. The current one for sale is in red, reflecting the theme
of the Beijing Games: A passionate 2008. Each set includes four 99.99% pure gold
bars weighing 50g, 100g, 500g and 1kg respectively.
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