Gold Bullion Medals in Korea
The Korean Tiger Bullion Series Medal (Korean: 호랑이불리온) is a series of gold bullion medals issued by the Korean Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO). The first series was introduced in June 2016.[1] The medals are minted in the following denominations of 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, and 1 oz of 99.99% of fine gold.
KOMSCO plan the tiger bullion series as a yearly issue, the design changes every year. Unlike other bullion coins like Perth Mint Kangaroo Bullion and Chinese Gold Panda. It has a limited annual mintage, this may raise their numismatic value over the value of gold used.
Korean Tiger Bullion Series Medal|
| Composition | 99.99% fine gold |
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| Years of minting | 2016 to present |
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| Design | Features the powerful Korean tiger. Yearly design change. Inscriptions: KOREAN TIGER |
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| Design | Depicts representation of the Korean peninsula in Hangul. Inscriptions: REPUBLIC OF KOREA, “[Year]”, “[Actual Weight: 1/4oz, 1/2oz, 1oz]”, FINE GOLD 999.9][2] |
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The Design - Korean Tiger
In Korean history and culture, the tiger is regarded as a guardian that drives away evil spirit and a sacred creature that brings good luck – the symbol of courage and power.[3]
Obverse: Features the powerful Korean tiger.
Reverse: Depicts representation of the Korean peninsula in Hangul.
Anti-Counterfeit Technology
In order to prevent forgery, the medal was created with the traditional hallmark and latent image technology. The image changes letters according to the tilted angles, From [AU] to [9999] purity of the fine gold. [4]
Mintage
The following table present the Korean Tiger series mintage by KOMSCO, Korean Mint [5] [6] [7] [8]
| Year |
Composition |
Type |
Weight |
Diameter |
Mintage |
Remarks
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| 2016 |
AU 999.9 |
Proof |
31.1g |
35mm |
2016 |
COA, with presentation box
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| 15.55g |
28mm |
4032
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| 7.78g |
22mm |
4032
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| 2017 |
AU 999.9 |
UNC |
31.1g |
35mm |
2017 |
COA, with presentation box
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| 15.55g |
28mm |
4034
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| 7.78g |
22mm |
4034
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| 2018 |
AG 999 |
BU |
31.1g |
40mm |
30,000 |
Individually Encapsulated or Tube
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| 2018 |
AU 999.9 |
UNC |
31.1g |
35mm |
2018 |
COA, with presentation box
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| 15.55g |
28mm |
4036
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| 7.78g |
22mm |
4036
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| 2018 |
AG 999 |
BU |
311g |
80mm |
2,000 |
Individually Encapsulated or Tube
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| 2018 |
AU 999.9 |
UNC |
3.11g |
16mm |
5,000 |
Individually in an Assay card
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| 2019 |
AG 999 |
BU |
31.1g |
40mm |
20,000 |
Individually Encapsulated or Tube
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| 2019 |
AU 999 |
UNC |
31.1g |
40mm |
2019 |
Individually Encapsulated
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See also
References
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- ^ a b "Kim Jin-cheol", "Mint construction, 'Tigers come pure gold medal' launched in June", "MK Maekyung", "2016-04-08"
- ^ a b "Jung Min-hee", "Bullion Coin KOMSCO to Release Korean Tiger Bullion Series Medal in June", "BusinessKorea", "2016-04-18"
- ^ a b "Gil Si-on (Editor-in-Chief)", "The Korean Tiger, Where Is It Now?", "The Soongsil Times", "2016-03-22"
- ^ a b "Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez", "Modern World Coins – South Korea to Release Korean Tiger Bullion Coin in June", "CoinWeek", "2016-04-22"
- ^ a b "한국조폐공사 쇼핑몰". www.koreamint.com.
- ^ a b "Kim Jin-cheol", "Mint construction launched '2018 Tiger Bullion Medal'", "MK Maekyung", "2018-03-29"
- ^ a b "Mik Woodgate", "AgAuNEWS 'Murderous Moggies weekend: Korean Tiger series enjoys its second 1oz silver release with a roaring design'", "AgAuNEWS", "2019-07-12"
- ^ a b "Cho Hoon Hee", "The Middle East Daily - Mint construction 2019 Gold Tiger Medal", "The Middle East Daily", "2019-05-20"
- ^ "Richard Giedroyc", "South Korean Mint expands its market", "Numismatic News", "2017-10-26"
