1 oz South Korean Silver Tiger BU (Random Year)
1 oz South Korean Silver Tiger BU (Random Year)
Introduced in 2018, the South Korean Silver Tiger series has captured the attention of coin enthusiasts worldwide. Struck by KOMSCO, the official minting authority of South Korea, each issue contains one troy ounce of fine silver with a purity of 0.999. The series is celebrated for its artistic fluidity, as both the front and back designs undergo a complete transformation with every annual release. The obverse side of the coin showcases a detailed depiction of a tiger, a creature deeply rooted in Korean culture, which is redesigned each year to present a new scene or perspective. Alongside this powerful imagery, the mint incorporates a specialized latent security feature on the coin's surface, which shifts appearance depending on the angle of view to verify its authenticity. On the reverse, the thematic focus on the tiger continues with a secondary design that also changes with each annual issue. The inscriptions on the coin confirm its weight, its metal content, and its origin from the Republic of Korea, making this series a fascinating study in modern security integration and rotating numismatic art.
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Specifications
| Metal | Silver |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .999 |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
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