Commonwealth Games medals revealed

The organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games have unveiled the gold, silver and bronze medals that will be used this summer in Glasgow.

The medals, which have been created by jewellers at the Glasgow School of Art, were presented at an event in the Scottish city on Monday.

Nearly 1,400 medals are due to be handed out during the Games, with each one weighing 100g.

Masterpieces of Gold, Silver and Bronze – we're very proud to unveil the #Glasgow2014 Competition Medals! pic.twitter.com/prPNRcyGTz

— Glasgow 2014 (@Glasgow2014) April 14, 2014

The opening ceremony for Glasgow 2014 is due to get underway on July 23.