Photos: 2008 Olympics souvenir badges

This photo, taken on March 16, shows a saleswoman holding up the official souvenir badges for the Games of the 29th Olympiad.

The official souvenir badges for the Games of the 29th Olympiad in 2008 have now been revealed. Made of high-quality gold, the badges depict the five most important Olympic venues: National Stadium ("Bird's Nest), National Aquatic Center ("Water Cube"), Qingdao International Marina, Shenyang Olympic Sports Center, and Hong Kong Equestrian Venue.

(Photo credit: Xinhuanet)

Close-up of official souvenir badges