A stacked column chart showing the inflation-adjusted value of the gold and silver in an Olympic gold medal. The values are as of the opening ceremonies for the 2010 to 2026 Olympics, adjusted to December 2025 dollars. Throughout the years, the value of a gold medal has been around $1,000. In 2026, however, the value jumped to around $2,400 due to the increase in the price of gold and silver.