Item Description:
Own a highly collectible release from South Korea with the 2023 1/10 oz Chiwoo Cheonwang Gold Medallion, struck in .999 pure gold by Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO).
This is the 8th release in the popular Chiwoo Cheonwang Series and comes sealed in the desirable Red assay card, with limited availability.
Year: 2023
Series: 8th Year of Chiwoo Cheonwang
Metal: Gold
Weight: 1/10 Troy Ounce
Purity: .999 Fine Gold
Mint: Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO)
Mintage: 500 Total
White Assay Card Edition: Only 125 Available
Packaging: Sealed White Assay Card with Certificate Number
The obverse features the iconic Doggaebi shield, a hobgoblin-like guardian figure believed to ward off evil spirits. The shield is closely associated with Chiwoo and includes identifying inscriptions surrounding the design.
The reverse showcases a unique 2023 depiction of Chiwoo Cheonwang, the legendary god of war. In this 8th release, Chiwoo is shown strategically pushing a military pawn across a table while staring directly at the viewer — symbolizing power, strategy, and dominance.
The Chiwoo Cheonwang Series is one of KOMSCO’s most recognized bullion programs. Chiwoo is a mythological warrior figure in East Asian lore and even served as a symbolic mascot for South Korea during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Each annual release features a new artistic interpretation, making the series highly collectible worldwide.