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. 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.
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.
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 purity of the fine gold.
Mintage The following table present the Korean Tiger series mintage by KOMSCO, Korean Mint Year Composition Type Weight Diameter Mintage Remarks 2016 AU 999.9 Proof 31.1g 35mm 2016 COA, with presentation box 15.55g 28mm 4032 7.78g 22mm 4032 2017 AU 999.9 UNC 31.1g 35mm 2017 COA, with presentation box 15.55g 28mm 4034 7.78g 22mm 4034 2018 AG 999 BU 31.1g 40mm 30,000 Individually Encapsulated or Tube 2018 AU 999.9 UNC 31.1g 35mm 2018 COA, with presentation box 15.55g 28mm 4036 7.78g 22mm 4036 2018 AG 999 BU 311g 80mm 2,000 Individually Encapsulated or Tube 2018 AU 999.9 UNC 3.11g 16mm 5,000 Individually in an Assay card 2019 AG 999 BU 31.1g 40mm 20,000 Individually Encapsulated or Tube 2019 AU 999 UNC 31.1g 40mm 2019 Individually Encapsulated
See also
Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation Gold as an investment
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