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KOMSCO: frequently asked questions
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KOMSCO (Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID Card Operating Corporation) is South Korea's official sovereign mint. It is the government body responsible for producing the country's legal-tender coinage, security documents, and official bullion products. As a sovereign mint, its bullion output carries the backing of the South Korean state.
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KOMSCO produces silver and gold bullion coins and bars. Its best-known bullion series is the Chiwoo Cheonwang (Silver Shield / Silver Sword), featuring mythological imagery from Korean legend. The mint also issues gold coins and bars for the investment market. BullionFerret tracks silver and gold KOMSCO products across multiple dealers.
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The Silver Shield, also sold under the names Silver Sword and Chiwoo Cheonwang, is KOMSCO's flagship bullion coin series. It depicts Chiwoo, a warrior deity from Korean mythology, in a design that changes or varies by year. The coins are struck in fine silver and appeal to collectors and stackers with an interest in Asian mint bullion.
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BullionFerret currently tracks 5 KOMSCO listings across the dealers we compare. Use the filters above to narrow by metal, weight, or price.