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Since 2018, the South Korean mint KOMSCO has been issuing the silver Tiger Medal to enthusiastic fans across the globe. Now this modern classic is back for a fifth year with a brand-new design and limited mintage. Whether you’ve been collecting these medals since the beginning or are a newcomer to the series, this new design is a must-have for tiger enthusiasts. In Korean culture, a storyteller will often begin a tale with “When tigers used to smoke,” which is their equivalent of “Once upon a time.” Tigers are important not just to the cultural fabric of Korea, but also to its mythology. Most notably, tigers play a crucial role in the myth of Dangun, which recounts the origin of Korea’s first kingdom, Gojoseon. Obverse On the obverse side of 2022 1 oz South Korean Tiger Silver Medal, youll find a tiger cub on Seoraksan mountain. The cubs paws are set up on a ledge as its head faces left. Behind the tiger we see a cable car taking a group of visitors up to the summit, where a magnificent v
