2021 South Korean Silver ZI:SIN Taurus BU - 1 oz

2021 1 oz Silver Zi: Sin ‑ Taurus BU

Sure, you know all about the Chinese Shengxiào calendar and the twelve-year celestial cycle that influences those born during each specific year of the cycle. But, did you have any idea that there is a whole other side to this story?

Although each animal representing a year in the Shengxiào exerts a power that can influence for good or ill, that is only the side into which we humans have any insight. You are very likely to be completely taken off-guard to find out that there is an entire realm surrounding this cycle from which we have been shielded.

Highlights

• 2021 1 oz Silver Zi: Sin ‑ Taurus BU.
• Fifth annual release in the 12-medallion Zi: Sin Coin series.
• Extremely limited mintage of only 20.000.
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver.
• Unique, latent-image technology anti-counterfeiting security feature.
• Obverse: Displays an image of the mythical creature, Do gage bi, intricately detailed.
• Reverse: Features a strikingly beautiful depiction of Taurus, Messenger, and Defender of the Light. A single inscription displays "ZI: SIN TAURUS."
• The medallion carries no face value and is not legal tender.
• South Korea Mint KOMSCO guarantees the weight and silver content.

Twelve Guardians ‑ Zi-Sin

What is this story? Zi: Sin! The battle! This battle is real, and it is relentless. Twelve Guardians have been established to serve as god's commanders to protect mankind. Each stand to defend from demonic attacks and ambushes that come from the twelve directions represented on the lunar calendar wheel. The individual commanders are empowered to stand against the specific evil forces that come from the direction they defend. To the Twelve Guardians, the earth is a battlefield and there is no rest.

Spectacular Series Design

The obverse of this 2021 1 oz Silver Zi: Sin ‑ Taurus BU, though it is common to the 12-medallion series, is anything but common! Displayed in exquisite detail is "Do gage bi," which should always be pronounced with an exclamation point! Do galbi (!) is a mythical figure from Korean lore that had the power to protect from evil spirits. The actual design used is from a roof tile dating from the Silla Dynasty. This kingdom ruled over south-eastern Korea during the very important Three Kingdoms period, extending from the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD.

Inscriptions include "The REPUBLIC OF KOREA" encircling the top rim, and "2021 FINE SILVER 999" at the left rim, with "1 CLAY" at the right. Below the image is a unique, latent image engraving, that very faintly displays, "999" in a small circle. "KOMSCO" is inscribed at the bottom rim.

Interestingly, the "1 Clay" is a new measurement developed by KOMSCO. It references 1 unit of 1 troy oz of the metal. The word clay is considered to be of the soil, out of which the metal was derived.

Taurus ‑ Guardian of Peace, God of War

The reverse depicts the guardian Taurus forging a sword that he will no doubt use to fight evil and preserve peace. His confident countenance gives assurance to all good people that they are safe with him as their protector. Taurus is shown examing the blade that he has forged, staring intently and proud.