The Chiwoo Cheonwang Collection from KOMSCO and the Republic of Korea is one of the most exciting series of silver for sale at the moment. What started as a singular silver bullion medal has grown to include proof silver, 2 oz incuse silver medals, and now a 10 oz silver bullion medal as well. Right now, 2018 10 oz Silver South Korean Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals are available to purchase online at Silver.com.
Medal Highlights:
- Ships to you inside of protective packaging!
- Third design of Chiwoo Cheonwang in the series and the first 10 oz silver bullion medal!
- Mintage limited to 500 medals only!
- Consists of Ten Troy ounces of .999 fine silver in BU condition.
- Obverse features the design of Chiwoo Cheonwang’s battle shield with Do ggae bi.
- The reverse includes the latest image of Chiwoo Cheonwang as he rides into battle.
Each of the 2018 10 oz Silver South Korean Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals in this product listing is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The medals are offered individually inside of protective packaging. The Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang collection launched in 2016 and 2018 marks the first-ever issue of the 10 oz silver bullion weight in the series.
The 2018 issue year features two new options in the Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang collection. In addition to these 10 oz Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang bullion medals, you’ll find a 2 oz incuse struck Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang that strikes the designs into the surface of the coin rather than engraving them onto the surface area.
On the reverse side of 2018 Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals is the image of the God of War. Chiwoo Cheonwang earned the moniker God of War due to his victories on the field of war. His armies reportedly won battles for 10 straight years as he fought with other Chinese tribes to establish the first cohesive kingdom. Additionally, he was rumored to possess the ability to control the weather and summon fog to cloud the field of battle.
The obverse side of 2018 10 oz Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals includes the image of Do ggae bi. References to his figure date back more than 1,000 years and the creature is believed to be similar to the hobgoblin in Western cultures. His figure was used to ward off evil spirits and was often hung from the edges of roofing tiles to protect homes.
KOMSCO is officially known as the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation. A government-owned company, the official function of the mint is to produce banknotes, coins, bullion products, and other government documents for the Republic of Korea.
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