KOMSCOs Chiwoo Cheonwang Series of gold and silver medals is one of the most popular bullion products of right now. The series was first introduced in 2016 in just 1 oz gold and silver and 1/10 oz gold options. However, each year new designs have led to more size options. Today, you can purchase the 1 oz Gold 2016 South Korean Chiwoo Cheonwang Medal from Provident Metals in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
Highlights:
These medals are in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, meaning that they appear brand new with no signs of wear and tear. To help protect these products from damage, they ship in a protective packaging card that houses the medal. These medals also come with a certificate of authenticity from KOMSCO so that you can verify your purchase.
Obverse
On the obverse of each medal, you will see the image of Chiwoos shield which he took into battle with him. Chiwoo is considered the God of War in both Chinese and Korean cultural lore. On his shield is the image of Do ggae bi, a hobgoblin-like creature that possesses the ability to ward off evil spirits. In fact, his image was hung on homes to prevent evil spirits from entering.
Reverse
The reverse face features the image of Chiwoo Cheonwang standing on the field of battle. In the image, he is ready to send his troops into battle. In one hand, he holds a long spear. In the other hand, he has his aforementioned battle shield featuring the image of Do ggae bi.
History
KOMSCO is issuing these medals with very low mintage figures. Even the silver version of these medals will have low mintage figures. The scarcity of these medals makes them a choice investment for many collectors around the world.
Ordering
Ordering precious metals from Provident Metals is a smart choice, because we carefully package all orders in discreet boxes for maximum protection from both damage and theft during the shipping process. To further protect your order, we insure all orders.If you have questions about any of our products, we would love to hear from you. You can reach our customer service team via email, live chat, or telephone at 800-313-3315.
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Year | 2016 |
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Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .999 |
Producer | KOMSCO Mint |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Outer Pack | 100 |
Country | Republic of Korea |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Chiwoo Cheonwang |
Certificate of Authenticity | Yes |
Packaging | Presentation Packaging |
Packaging Dimensions | 4x6x0.7 |
Metal Content | 1 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Provident ID | 2574816 |