Discover the mythology and artistry of South Korea with the Zi Tigris – The Twelve Guardians 2022 1 Clay 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Medal – KOMSCO.

Struck from 1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver, this dramatic 2022 release forms part of KOMSCO's distinctive Zi – The Twelve Guardians collection, a series inspired by the twelve supernatural guardians of Korean mythology.

The 2022 edition introduces Tigris, a powerful warrior associated with the tiger and depicted carrying his sacred halberd as he prepares for battle.

With a limited production of just 30,000 BU silver medals worldwide, Tigris offers considerably greater collectable appeal than a conventional mass-produced 1oz silver round.

The Twelve Guardians

The Zi collection takes inspiration from the Twelve Guardians of Korean mythology, supernatural warriors entrusted with defending the world against evil forces approaching from twelve different directions.

Each Guardian corresponds with an animal represented within the traditional lunar cycle, combining familiar zodiac symbolism with a distinctly Korean mythological interpretation.

Rather than simply depicting an animal, KOMSCO represents each figure as a powerful human warrior whose armour, characteristics and sacred weapon reflect the creature associated with that Guardian.

Tigris – Guardian of the Tiger

The 2022 release features Tigris, the tiger-inspired Guardian.

Tigris is shown as a battle-hardened warrior incorporating tiger characteristics into his appearance and armour. His sacred weapon is a halberd, a formidable pole weapon combining an axe-like blade with a spear point.

The detailed reverse captures Tigris moving across a rugged landscape with his weapon ready, creating one of the most dramatic designs in the Zi collection.

The inscription:

ZI TIGRIS

identifies the Guardian represented by the 2022 release.

Sixth Guardian Release

The Zi bullion series began in 2017 with Gallus and continued through:

• 2017 – Gallus

• 2018 – Canis

• 2019 – Scrofa

• 2020 – Rattus

• 2021 – Taurus

• 2022 – Tigris

This makes Tigris the sixth regular Guardian design in the 12-part series.

For collectors assembling the complete Twelve Guardians collection, the earlier releases have become increasingly important as the series progresses towards completion.

Distinctive KOMSCO Obverse

The obverse features KOMSCO's distinctive Gwi-myeon-wa / Doggaebi-inspired security design, based on a traditional Korean guardian motif associated with driving away evil spirits.

Also incorporated into the design are the inscriptions:

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

2022

FINE SILVER 999

1 CLAY

and the KOMSCO mint mark.

A latent security element incorporated into the design adds another distinctive feature associated with modern KOMSCO bullion products.

1 Clay Denomination

The medal carries KOMSCO's distinctive 1 CLAY designation.

Clay is used across several South Korean KOMSCO bullion collections as a proprietary bullion denomination rather than a conventional circulating monetary face value.

This product is therefore correctly classified as a silver bullion medal, rather than a legal-tender coin.

Limited to 30,000 Worldwide

The standard Brilliant Uncirculated Tigris has a limited production of:

30,000 medals worldwide.

That relatively small production figure adds significant collectable interest, particularly for customers working towards a complete collection of all twelve Zi Guardians.

1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver

Each medal contains:

1 Troy Ounce of .999 Fine Silver

equivalent to approximately 31.103 grams of fine silver.

The medal measures approximately 40mm in diameter and is struck to a Brilliant Uncirculated bullion finish.

Its combination of investment-grade silver, Korean mythology, limited production and highly detailed artwork gives the Zi series a distinctive position within modern collectable bullion.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: KOMSCO – Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation

• Country of Manufacture: South Korea

• Series: Zi – The Twelve Guardians

• Guardian: Tigris

• Year: 2022

• Series Position: Sixth Regular Guardian Release

• Product: Silver Bullion Medal

• Metal: Silver

• Weight: 1 Troy Ounce

• Approximate Weight: 31.103g

• Purity: .999 Fine Silver

• Designation: 1 Clay

• Diameter: 40mm

• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated / Bullion

• Mintage: 30,000 Worldwide

• Obverse: KOMSCO Guardian / Gwi-myeon-wa Security Design

• Reverse: Zi Tigris with Sacred Halberd

• Security Feature: Latent Security Element

• Legal Tender: No

• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated / Bullion Condition

• Original Bulk Packaging: 25 Medals per Mint Tube

• Individual Packaging: Protective Packaging

Bullion & Collectable Condition Information

These medals are supplied in Brilliant Uncirculated bullion condition.

As with other bullion-quality silver products, individual examples may display minor contact marks, light scratches, handling marks, small minting imperfections or natural toning.

These characteristics do not affect the medal's stated 1 Troy Ounce silver content or .999 fineness.

Protective packaging may also display minor storage or handling marks.

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The Zi Tigris – The Twelve Guardians 2022 1 Clay 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Medal – KOMSCO combines 1 Troy Ounce of investment-grade silver, an intricate Korean mythological design and a limited worldwide production of just 30,000 pieces.

As the sixth Guardian in KOMSCO's Twelve Guardians series, Tigris is an excellent addition for collectors building the complete Zi collection or looking for distinctive lower-mintage South Korean bullion.

Add the Zi Tigris – The Twelve Guardians 2022 1 Clay 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Medal – KOMSCO to your collection today while stocks remain available.