Description
2024 Komsco Mint Silver Korean Phoenix and Tiger Rounds 2x 1oz
Special Duo of 2x 1oz Komsco rounds available, $1 off per coin. This will contain 1x Korean Phoenix and 1x Korean Tiger round.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1 oz Silver South Korean Tiger Medal portrays a majestic Korean tiger. In this final design, the tiger is shown leaping out from the foliage, perhaps hunting. The design also includes an engraved paw print and the name of Hallasan. Inscriptions here read KOREAN TIGER, 2024, 1 OZ, and HALLASAN.
Reverse
On the reverse of the Silver 2024 South Korean Tiger Medals, the series’ consistent design element is featuredthe Korean peninsula. This image uses characters from the Korean alphabet to form the peninsula’s shape, without political boundaries. The inscriptions read REPUBLIC OF KOREA and FINE SILVER 999.
In Korea, the Phoenix is known as Bong-Hwang and is considered an inspiring national symbol. This new release from KOMSCO features this mythological bird in grand fashion as it flies across a field of .999 pure silver. If you have a love of mythological creatures
The phoenix was originally mentioned in various texts of Greek culture and mythology. The writings of Hesiod and Herodotus in particular helped bring this mythological bird into the public’s consciousness.
According to various accounts, the phoenix possesses special regenerative abilities. When it reaches old age, the creature suddenly bursts into flames only to be reborn out of the ashes. Today, the phoenix remains a popular symbol of renewal and resurrection.