2022 Tiger South Korea 1 ounce Silver Bullion Medal

Since 2018, the South Korean mint KOMSCO has been issuing the silver Tiger Medal to enthusiastic fans across the globe. Now this modern classic is back for a fifth year with a brand-new design and limited mintage. Whether you’ve been collecting these medals since the beginning or are a newcomer to the series, this new design is a must-have for tiger enthusiasts. In Korean culture, a storyteller will often begin a tale with “When tigers used to smoke,” which is their equivalent of “Once upon a time.” Tigers are important not just to the cultural fabric of Korea, but also to its mythology. Most notably, tigers play a crucial role in the myth of Dangun, which recounts the origin of Korea’s first kingdom, Gojoseon. Obverse On the obverse side of 2022 1 oz South Korean Tiger Silver Medal, youll find a tiger cub on Seoraksan mountain. The cubs paws are set up on a ledge as its head faces left. Behind the tiger we see a cable car taking a group of visitors up to the summit, where a magnificent v