By Erika Winters
Raise your hand if you love the Olympics! The 2012 London Summer Games open tomorrow, July 27. Visitors from around the globe will watch the world's best athletes compete to win the ultimate symbol of victory, an Olympic medal. So, how are the medals made? In the following video, CNN's Jim Boulden visits the Royal Mint, where the 4,700 medals were produced for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Visit London 2012 for the schedule and a countdown to the opening ceremonies.
