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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. The Rebel Alliance restored order to the galaxy by defeating Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire.

Now, you don’t have to travel to that galaxy so far away in order to get a stunning silver coin featuring Darth Vader. The all-new Niue Star Wars-themed Darth Vader coins feature a new design of Vader in a closeup on him and his Lightsaber. Darth Vader appears atop a backdrop of the Imperial logo. This silver coin has been struck from .999 fine silver, and it weighs one troy ounce. The coin’s obverse features the iconic Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The original Star Wars: Darth Vader coin came out in 2017. It was quickly followed up by an Imperial Stormtrooper silver coin in 2018.

Come to the Dark Side of the Force

Darth Vader is the original villain of one of the greatest movie franchises in the world. Star Wars has set many records over the years with outstanding box office grosses as well as staying relevant and culturally significant by releasing prequels, sequels, and in recent years, stand-alone movies to supplement the growing Star Wars Universe.

Niue, a tiny island nation in the South Pacific ocean is renowned for producing stunning gold and silver coins featuring popular characters and images from movies, comic books, and more. The New Zealand Mint, a private company, has partnered with the nation to make these beautiful silver coins. In its previous release, Niue released another Disney-themed coin that featured Scrooge McDuck.

The latest trend in the bullion world features popular bullion coins from around the world in a different light, or rather, color. Suddenly, popular silver coins and medals like Korean Tigers and Chiwoo Cheonwangs as well as the latest releases like Nieu’s Scrooge McDuck and Double Dragon are now available in Black Ruthenium with a gold plate. There are now so many choices to pick from; Bullion Exchanges is bound to have your favorite coin in Black Ruthenium.

The Merrick Mint, a privately owned company, is the only licensed coin and currency company in existence, they focus on the creation of legal tender colorized coins. With almost 25 years of experience, they have found a specific niche for their customers, and have successfully identified the need for coins that celebrate collectible categories such as national sports associations, classic cartoon characters, and famous cultural icons.

The Merrick Mint takes standard silver bullion coins and coats them in the exotic metal “Black Ruthenium” so that they retain a black matte look. Simultaneously, they also cover specific elements of the coin with gold plating that enables these elements to pop from the coin. This process makes for a remarkable and unique-looking coin.

DUCKS, TIGERS, AND DRAGONS…OH MY!

In this latest release, the Merrick Mint have released the Korean Tiger Medal, Chiwoo Cheonwang, Scrooge McDuck, Double Dragon, and the American Liberty medal in a variety of finishes. Check out the images for these coins below:

2018 1 OZ NIUE SILVER $2 DISNEY SCROOGE MCDUCK BLACK RUTHENIUM

2018 1 OZ NIUE SILVER $2 DOUBLE DRAGON BLACK RUTHENIUM

2018 1 OZ SOUTH KOREA SILVER TIGER MEDAL BLACK RUTHENIUM

2018 1 OZ SOUTH KOREA SILVER CHIWOO CHEONWANG MEDAL BLACK RUTHENIUM

2017 D 1 OZ AMERICAN LIBERTY UNCIRCULATED SILVER MEDAL .9999 FINE BLACK RUTHENIUM

2017 S 1 OZ AMERICAN LIBERTY PROOF SILVER MEDAL .9999 FINE BLACK RUTHENIUM

2017 P 1 OZ AMERICAN LIBERTY REVERSE PROOF SILVER MEDAL .9999 FINE BLACK RUTHENIUM

The best way to ensure that you are getting the best coins and medals is to have them graded. With professional grading companies like NGC and PCGS, it’s never been easier to make sure that your coins and medals are professionally graded and encased in protective plastic slabs that will ensure the value and authenticity of these products for many years to come. Get the latest Korean Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang and Tiger medals today!

Tiger Tiger, Burning Bright

As we reported back in March, KOMSCO released the highly anticipated silver Chiwoo Cheonwange and Korean Tiger medals. These two icons are synonymous with the Korean Peninsula and are deeply rooted in the Korean culture and lore. The tiger appears to have first been tied to Korea since it first appeared in a Dangun legend which spoke about the founding of the kingdom of Korea. In the myth, a tiger and a bear wished to become human beings. The bear was turned into a woman after eating mugwort and garlic for 100 days. The tiger, on the other hand, did not withstand such an ordeal and ran off. Tigers have continued to be a popular presence in Korean culture with it being the official mascot of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

Chiwoo Cheonwang was a tribal leader and a significant figure in Chinese and Korean history. A legendary figure, his accomplishments were great. Although he was a historical figure, as time passed, his legend grew to the point where he had acquired magical powers and accomplished impossible feats. He had even developed into deity as the “God of War.”

2018 1 oz South Korea Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang PCGS MS 69 First Strike

2018 1 oz South Korea Silver Chiwoo Cheonwang PCGS MS 70 First Strike

Professionally Graded

Today, the Korean Tiger and Chiwoo Cheonwang are celebrated on silver medals. These are not coins. However, these bullion medals are struck from .999 fine silver. The latest Chiwoo design features an intricately designed medal that has exceptional detailing of Chiwoo riding atop a galloping horse with his mighty sword held in his right hand. Chiwoo appears in finely designed armor and a helmet with horns. The design on his shoulder plates displays the image of a roof tile from the Silla Dynasty that shows the face of Do ggae bi, a mythical creature entrusted to protect humans from evil spirits. The Korean tiger appears to prowl through stalks of bamboo on the Korean Tiger Medal.

These medals have been professionally graded by PCGS with grades of MS69 and MS70 respectively. They have also been given the special designation of “First Strike” because they were one of the first 1000 medals to be struck during the 2018 production run. They medals appear in plastic protective slabs that contain all of the necessary information verifying the authenticity of these medals as well as retaining the future value of these silver rounds for years to come.

2018 1 oz South Korea Silver Tiger PCGS MS 69 First Strike

2018 1 oz South Korea Silver Tiger PCGS MS 70 First Strike

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