K-Bullion coin
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- Year of Production
- 2025
Summary
K- art bullion coins are legal tender with a face value, minted from precious metals such as gold and silver. Internationally, they are commonly referred to as "bullion coins." Countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, Australia, and China have long engaged in the production and global distribution of such coins, significantly contributing to national branding and wealth generation through cultural exports.
The initial release is scheduled for the second half of 2025, beginning with 1,000 gold coins. Each coin will be minted in 1 ounce (31.1g) of gold or silver. In line with the objective of promoting the national brand, approximately 50% of the total mintage will be allocated for international export. The selling price will be linked to the global precious metal market price and is currently projected to be around 5 million KRW as of the end of April, which is approximately 105% of the international gold price.
By featuring national symbols that resonate with the Korean public, and by effectively promoting the coins abroad, this project has the potential to evolve into a new form of global cultural content when combined with the global appeal of K-Culture. A nationwide public contest for the theme and design of the bullion coin will be held between May and June 2025, and after collecting and reviewing public opinions, the final design will be confirmed. The first issuance is targeted between October and December 2025.
The initial release is scheduled for the second half of 2025, beginning with 1,000 gold coins. Each coin will be minted in 1 ounce (31.1g) of gold or silver. In line with the objective of promoting the national brand, approximately 50% of the total mintage will be allocated for international export. The selling price will be linked to the global precious metal market price and is currently projected to be around 5 million KRW as of the end of April, which is approximately 105% of the international gold price.
By featuring national symbols that resonate with the Korean public, and by effectively promoting the coins abroad, this project has the potential to evolve into a new form of global cultural content when combined with the global appeal of K-Culture. A nationwide public contest for the theme and design of the bullion coin will be held between May and June 2025, and after collecting and reviewing public opinions, the final design will be confirmed. The first issuance is targeted between October and December 2025.
Company Profile
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KOMSCO
KOMSCO is a public corporation in Republic of Korea and responsible for producing national currency, passport, national ID card and other precious metal products such as commemorative coins and medals. KOMSCO proudly has been designing and selling commemorative medals that celebrate beloved K-Culture artists around the world. (BTS, Son Heung-min, T1, EXO etc.) In the second half of 2025, KOMSCO also aim to launch Korea's first K-Bullion coin, contributing to the advancement of Korea's cultural export industry and the creation of national wealth.
