gold medal

: a yellow malleable ductile metallic element that occurs chiefly free or in a few minerals and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and dentures — see Chemical Elements Table

: gold coins

: a gold piece

: qualifying for a gold record

: a small usually metal object bearing a religious emblem or picture

: a piece of metal often resembling a coin and having a stamped design that is issued to commemorate a person or event or awarded for excellence or achievement

: to win a medal