{"product_id":"zi-tigris-the-twelve-guardians-2022-1-clay-1oz-999-fine-silver-bu-medal-komsco","title":"Zi Tigris – The Twelve Guardians 2022 1 Clay 1oz .999 Fine Silver BU Medal – KOMSCO","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the mythology and artistry of South Korea with the \u003cstrong\u003eZi Tigris – The Twelve Guardians 2022 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 2022 release forms part of KOMSCO's distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eZi – The Twelve Guardians\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, a series inspired by the twelve supernatural guardians of Korean mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 edition introduces \u003cstrong\u003eTigris\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful warrior associated with the tiger and depicted carrying his sacred halberd as he prepares for battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a limited production of just \u003cstrong\u003e30,000 BU silver medals worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tigris offers considerably greater collectable appeal than a conventional mass-produced 1oz silver round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Twelve Guardians\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Zi collection takes inspiration from the \u003cstrong\u003eTwelve Guardians of Korean mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e, supernatural warriors entrusted with defending the world against evil forces approaching from twelve different directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Guardian corresponds with an animal represented within the traditional lunar cycle, combining familiar zodiac symbolism with a distinctly Korean mythological interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTigris – Guardian of the Tiger\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 release features \u003cstrong\u003eTigris\u003c\/strong\u003e, the tiger-inspired Guardian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTigris is shown as a battle-hardened warrior incorporating tiger characteristics into his appearance and armour. 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