South Korean Silver Medals at Silver.com
South Korean Silver is minted by KOMSCO. Today, KOMSCO is the sole manufacturer of currency for the Republic of Korea. However, they also produce bullion medals for investors and collectors alike, with some of their collections being amongst the most popular silver programs on the market. Learn more about these South Korean Silver Medals, right here at Silver.com.
Chiwoo Cheonwang Medals
The most well-known medal series from South Korea is the Chiwoo Cheonwang Series. This collection of silver and gold medals debuted in 2016 and displays unique images of Cheonwang, the God of War in Asian mythology.
Chiwoo is depicted in many different forms, one of them depicts him as a being with four eyes and six arms, each wielding a weapon. Others depict him as a valiant military leader, this is how he is depicted on these medals.
Each new release features a unique design of the god of war. Medals are released in a 1 Troy oz weight and are made with .999 fine silver.
Proof medals have also been issued annually since 2016.
Zi:Sin Lunar Series
Another popular series is the Zi:Sin Series, which is KOMSCO’s take on a Chinese zodiac series. This 12-medal program started in 2017 for the Year of the Rooster. Each release coincides with one of the 12 animals in the zodiac. Each unique design depicts one of the 12 guardians from Korean culture, with each one being associated with one of the 12 animals.
- Year of the Rooster: Gallus – 2017
- Year of the Dog: Canis – 2018
- Year of the Pig: Scofra – 2019
- Year of the Rat: Rattus – 2020
- Year of the Ox: Taurus – 2021
- Year of the Tiger: Tigris – 2022
- Year of the Rabbit: Lepus – 2023
- Year of the Dragon: Draco – 2024
- Year of the Snake: Ophidia – 2025
- Year of the Horse: Equus – 2026
- Year of the Goat: Ovis – 2027
- Year of the Monkey: Pithecus – 2028
Tiger Medals
Another popular choice is KOMSCO’s Tiger Series. These medallions are available in silver and gold and show unique images of a tiger with each new release.
Buying KOMSCO Silver Medals at Silver.com
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