My South Korean Silver Collection

I started collecting South Korean bullion in 2017 and have picked up every issue that has been released so far. My latest silver tiger came in the mail today so I figured it was a good time to share these beautiful coins.


2017 Chiwoo Cheonwang 1 Clay

2017 Zi:Sin Gallus 1 Clay


2018 Chiwoo Cheonwang 1 Clay

2018 Korean Silver Tiger


2018 Zi:Sin Canis 1 Clay

2019 Chiwoo Cheonwang 1 Clay

2019 Korean Silver Tiger


2019 Zi:Sin Scrofa 1 Clay

 

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And part 2:

2020 Chiwoo Cheonwang 1 Clay


2020 Zi:Sin Rattus 1 Clay


2020 Silver Korean Pheonix

2020 Korean Silver Tiger

 

Nice designs and a great collection!
I debated collecting these (bought the 2017 Zi:Sin Gallus), but decided to move away from collecting modern bullion (nothing wrong with it-I actually like many of these designs, but felt like focusing on other items).

 

Those are bada$$! I learned about them last year sometime and they're getting quite a following! Have you bought any through the Korean Mint or been lucky on feebay? Why do some say 1 CLAY?

 

Wow - all very nice! The 2019 Zi:Sin Scrofa also comes in a "ghost" version. I have been collecting the Chiwoo and the Zi:Sin too, but not the Tigers or Phoenix.

 

I decided to start collecting them since I am a Korean linguist and have a pretty close relationship with Korea.

 

I have bought these all from either jmbullion, apmex, or provident (which is now basically jm). Buying from KOMSCO is pretty much impossible if you are not a Korean citizen.
I think the 1 Clay is their version of "Silver Eagle" "Maple Leaf" Libertad" etc...

 

Yeah I saw the ghost version. There are a few other variations also but I decided to just stick with the primary stuff.

 

I am liking the 2018 Korean Silver Tiger best. Amazing design.

 

That's my favorite too

 

That's cool! Part of what I like about coins is the connection to other aspects (either our career, where our family members came from, or just something that we like).

 

Nice collection some really cool coins. I really like the 2018 Zi:Sin Canis 1 Clay looks almost like a Wolverine tiger mix.

 

I lived in Seoul for a year and used to be able to look out my kitchen window and see the Namsan Tower which is pictured on the newest tiger coin.

 

I have a worldwide 1 oz silver collection but not one from South Korea yet. Can't decide which one I like best.

 

Well they all have a pretty low mintage. All are Sub 50k. The older ones are starting to command a decent premium above melt. The 2020's, I paid ~$5 over melt but when I was looking earlier today, they are sold out.

 

I have been watching these since they came out. Like them all but haven't purchased any yet. I have enough addictions...um, I mean collections.

 

Yeah, I heard something like you have to have a South Korean Credit Card or a bank account to buy from their Mint, quite a system!

 

Almost anything online in Korea requires a citizen number (SK version of SSN). You can't even buy baseball tickets online without it. It was definitely annoying when I lived there.

 

Oh lucky you! I love their dancers on youtube!

 

@furryfrog02, I really like both series a whole lot. But for 2020, I must say I'm a bit disappointed by the designs. Whereas the prior years were quite ornate and intricate (the shields, the costumes, etc.), I found the 2020 designs rather plain. Maybe it's just me.