Each of the gold medals set to be awarded at the 2026 Winter Olympics contains six grams of the precious metal, surrounding 500 grams of silver - together worth more than $2,000, thanks in part to the historic rallies of each. But for athletes from certain countries, the value of that medal will be far greater.

Which countries pay the most for a gold medal at the Winter Olympics?

Each of the gold medals set to be awarded at the 2026 Winter Olympics contains six grams of the precious metal, surrounding 500 grams of silver – together worth more than $2,000, thanks in part to the historic rallies of each. But for athletes from certain countries, the value of that medal will be far greater. Ahead of […]