On July 21, Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation announced the limited release and sale of the "80th Anniversary of Liberation Gold Bar" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day.
The gold bars are available in two weights: 8.15g and 19.45g, and sales begin on the same day (July 21). Only 815 pieces are produced for each weight. Both the weights and the production quantities carry symbolic meanings related to Liberation. The 8.15g bar represents Liberation Day (August 15), while the 19.45g bar signifies the year 1945, when Korea was liberated.
Photo of the physical gold bar commemorating the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day. Provided by Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation
The front of the gold bar features the number "80" expressed in a geometric pattern, symbolizing the waves of Korea's 80 years of growth. Each product is engraved with an individual serial number, making it suitable for both collectors and investors.
In particular, the design of the case and certificate of authenticity is inspired by the "Jingwansa Taegeukgi." This Taegeukgi features the Taegeuk symbol and four trigrams painted in black ink over a Japanese flag, expressing the spirit of resistance against colonial rule and the aspiration for independence.
The Taegeukgi discovered at Jingwansa Temple (located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul) is a relic used by the independence activist monk Baek Chowol (1878-1944) when delivering funds for the independence movement. It is regarded as a symbol of liberation and national pride, and in 2010 it was designated a national cultural heritage "Treasure."
This commemorative gold bar is the first case in which Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation has applied both a limited quantity and serial numbers to an investment-type gold bar, thereby enhancing its investment value.
The product can only be purchased through the corporation's online shopping mall and the currency product sales center (located in Mapo-gu, Seoul). Sales will end as soon as all 815 pieces of each weight are sold out.
Song Changhoon, President of Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, stated, "We hope that this gold bar, which embodies the historical significance of the 80th anniversary of Liberation, will remain a meaningful asset for the people," adding, "We will continue to create new value based on public trust and reliability."
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