What alloy is used to make Grammy Awards trophies?

Grammy Awards trophies are made from an alloy known as grammium.

The Recording Academy describes grammium as a proprietary alloy used in the construction of the gramophone-shaped trophies. The material gives the awards their distinctive metallic appearance and durability while allowing the trophy to be cast and finished in a detailed form.

Grammy trophies depict a gramophone, an early sound-recording machine. The design links the physical award to recorded music and explains why the award is commonly called a Grammy. The trophy is made by hand by artisans, and each winning recipient receives a personalized version after the ceremony.

The award's appearance has changed over time, but the gramophone remains its defining symbol. Grammium is often mistaken for a standard precious metal such as silver or gold. It is instead a specially formulated alloy associated with the Grammy trophy, so “grammium” is the specific answer rather than a generic metal name.