{"product_id":"chiwoo-cheonwang-2023-1-clay-1oz-999-fine-silver-bu-medal-komsco","title":"Chiwoo Cheonwang 2023 1 Clay 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Medal – KOMSCO","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore one of South Korea's most established modern bullion collections with the \u003cstrong\u003eChiwoo Cheonwang 2023 1 Clay 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Medal – KOMSCO\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck from \u003cstrong\u003e1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, this dramatic 2023 release represents the \u003cstrong\u003eeighth instalment in KOMSCO's acclaimed Chiwoo Cheonwang silver bullion series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach annual release tells another chapter in the story of the legendary warrior Chiwoo Cheonwang through a completely new reverse design. The 2023 edition depicts Chiwoo in full battle dress studying military strategy alongside \u003cstrong\u003eLatus from KOMSCO's Zi universe\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining two of the mint's best-known mythological bullion collections in a single design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction was limited to just \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 medals worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding significant collectable appeal alongside its investment-grade silver content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChiwoo Cheonwang – Legendary Warrior King\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChiwoo Cheonwang occupies an important place in Korean and wider East Asian mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso known as \u003cstrong\u003eJaoji Hwanung\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chiwoo is portrayed as a legendary military leader and warrior king associated with strength, tactical knowledge and victory in battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe KOMSCO series follows his story through annually changing designs, depicting different stages of preparation, conflict and military leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Chiwoo Cheonwang collection became South Korea's first major modern silver bullion medal series and has developed a strong following among collectors of Korean precious metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2023 Battle Strategy Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the 2023 release depicts \u003cstrong\u003eChiwoo Cheonwang dressed in full battle armour while reviewing military plans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting another conventional battlefield scene, the artwork focuses on Chiwoo's role as a military strategist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe is shown studying a tactical planning table alongside \u003cstrong\u003eLatus\u003c\/strong\u003e, a character connected with KOMSCO's Zi series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scene reinforces Chiwoo's reputation not simply as a powerful warrior, but as an 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