2020 South Korea 1-oz Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang Medal BU

South Korea’s Legendary God of War Is Back for a Fifth Year

For much of 2020, the news coming out South Korea was the nation’s hard-won gains against the COVID-19 pandemic and its response to the saber-rattling of North Korea’s baby-faced dictator Kim Jong-un and his political savvy sister Kim Yo-jong. In June of 2020, for example, North Korea blew up a joint liaison office located in Kaesong just north of the DMZ (demilitarized zone) that divides the two Koreas. What’s also blowing up in Korea is the latest release in South Korea’s Chiwoo Cheonwang silver bullion series. First released in 2016, this epic series of silver bullion medals has been met with worldwide acclaim, selling out every year. And now the new medals have arrived — and you’ll be blown away by the new designs!

The 2020 release features an all-new, one-year-only design struck in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% silver. It depicts Chiwoo Cheonwang, South Korea’s legendary God of War advancing through a mountain pass towards a mysterious gate. Armed with his sword and shield, the legendary warrior can see the gate beckoning as it is locked by only an ill-fitting chain. The detail is amazing! On Cheonwang’s shield is the image of Dokkaebi, a supernatural goblin that, despite its grotesque appearance, is a symbol of good luck. The same design of Dokkaebi is repeated on the medal’s obverse.

Chiwoo Cheonwang upon whose life these designs are based on, is the symbol of victory in Korean history and folklore. In battle, he wore a demonic mask that obscured his face and terrified his enemies. Combined with his ability to cast magic spells and control the weather, Chiwoo Cheonwang fought a series of epic battles against China’s Yellow Emperor more than 4,500 years ago. Today his mask serves as the mascot for South Korea’s national soccer team, the Red Devils.

2020’s medal marks the fifth release in the series. And, while incredibly popular both inside and outside of South Korea, the mintage this year is just 33,000! And of that already small edition, only a limited number are allocated for release outside of South Korea! To assure you’re victorious in obtaining one of these Gem Brilliant Uncirculated beauties, add the 2020 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang One-Ounce Silver Medal to your cart today!

• NEW DESIGN IN POPULAR ONGOING SERIES – This is the fifth annual release in South Korea’s Chiwoo Cheonwang series. It shows the legendary warrior advancing through a mountain pass towards a mysterious gate. The obverse shows the image of Dokkaebi, a supernatural goblin that is a symbol of good luck.
• STRUCK IN PURE SILVER – The 2020 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang Silver Medal is struck in a troy ounce of 99.9% silver and measures 40 mm in diameter
• UNIQUE MONETARY DENOMINATION – While not legal tender, each 2020 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang One-Ounce Silver Medal bears a ceremonial denomination of 1 Clay.
• BEAUTIFUL GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2020 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang One-Ounce Silver Medal comes in beautiful Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, which means that your coin is the product of a superb strike that places it firmly among the elite of the run!
• UNIQUE SECURITY FEATURE – Each medal in this release also features a unique security features integrated into its design. Located on the obverse, this lenticular feature will display either “AG” or “999” depending on the angle at which you view it.
• STRICT LIMITED EDITION – Just 33,000 of these magnificent 2020 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang One-Ounce Silver Medals were struck at KOMSCO, the official mint of South Korea.

With its limited mintage, new annual designs and silver purity, South Korea’s Chiwoo Cheonwang silver bullion series is a runaway hit with both coin collectors and silver stackers. Get your 2020 Chiwoo Cheonwang One-Ounce Silver Medal today before they’re all gone!