2021 South Korea 1-oz Silver Tiger Medal Gem BU

Act Now to Get Your Paws On These Adorable Silver Tigers

As this exquisite piece proves, there’s much more to Korea than K-Pop boy bands! Here we have the fourth release in South Korea’s annual Silver Tiger Medal that combines stunning images with cultural icons for a limited-edition release that will have collectors just itching to get their paws on it!

Tigers, Heroes And Culture Oh My!

Struck in a full ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver by KOMSCO, the official mint of South Korea, the medal features a new one-year-only design of a Siberian Tiger cub resting beside a patch of bamboo. In the background is an image of Ojukheon, the birthplace of Yi I, a prominent Korean Confucian scholar from the Joseon Dynasty. A national hero, Yi’s portrait also appears on the country’s 5,000 Won note. Ojukheon is located in the city of Gangneung, which was the site for all of the ice-related events during the 2018 Winter Olympics. Just to the left of the cub you’ll see the word “GANGNEUNG” inscribed within the bamboo stalks. The design is completed with the inscription “KOREAN TIGER 2021” and a paw print.

The Only Tigers Left In Korea

When South Korea decided to launch a one-ounce silver bullion medal series in 2018, it came as no surprise that the theme chosen was the Siberian Tiger. An endangered animal that is found today almost exclusively in Eastern Russia, its range once extended throughout the Korean peninsula where it is integral to Korea’s creation myth. Tragically, no tigers are believed to roam the mountains of Korea anymore and their total population numbers only in the hundreds. Fortunately for you, South Korea’s tiger prowls again on this beautiful silver medal. Each comes in gorgeous Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, so it looks as fresh and crisp as the day it left the mint. Plus, each has an added security feature —a lenticular design struck into the silver itself. Visible on the medal’s reverse, the lenticular feature will display either “Ag” or “999” depending on the viewing angle.

Reduced Mintage Means Thousands Will Be Left Empty-Handed

Just 10,000 of these wonderful Silver Tiger Bullion Medals have been struck for worldwide release! That’s a massive reduction from 2020’s mintage of 33,000 medals. A reduction that means two out of every three people who acquired last year’s release will miss out on the 2021 edition! Combined with its charming image, proximity to Chinese collectors, appeal to wildlife enthusiasts, and attractiveness to silver stackers around the world and it all adds up to a relatively small mintage. Add one or more to you cart now!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• FOURTH YEAR OF SOUTH KOREA’S SILVER TIGER BULLION SERIES – This is the fourth year in South Korea’s one-ounce Silver Tiger bullion medal series struck by KOMSCO (Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation), the official mint of South Korea.
• RIVETING DESIGN OF A SIBERIAN TIGER – The image on this medal depicts a tiger cub while to the right of the cub is an image of Ojukheon, the birthplace of prominent Korean Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty Yi. The word “GANGNEUNG” is inscribed within the image to the left of the cub. The obverse features a stylized image of the Korean peninsula made with Korean symbols against a background design that mimics the foliage of the tiger’s habitat.
• STRUCK IN A TROY OUNCE OF FINE SILVER – Though not a legal-tender coin your 2021 South Korea Silver Tiger is struck in a full Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver and measures 40 mm in diameter.
• GORGEOUS GEM BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2021 South Korea One-Ounce Silver Tiger comes in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.
• SPECIAL SECURITY FEATURES – Your medal also features two security details a lenticular design struck into its reverse. The lenticular feature will display either “Ag” or “999” depending on the viewing angle.
• LIMITED EDITION – Just 10,000 of these 2021 South Korea One-Ounce Silver Tigers have been struck for worldwide release—a significant reduction from the 33,000 medals released in 2020!

South Korea really outdid itself on these Silver Tigers. Collectors everywhere are sure to be on the prowl for them. Reserve your Silver Tiger today!