2023 South Korea Chiwoo Cheonwang 1oz Silver BU Coin

Chiwoo Cheonwang, also known as “Jaoji Hwanung” is a legendary warrior from mythical times. He is the 14th successor of ancient Baedal who became “Cheonwang” (Heavenly King). He built weapons of various kinds and controlled weather during battle. The numerous victories won him the mythical title of God of the ward and his legacy continues to have an immense impact for generations. Chiwoo was also the mascot of the Red Devils, the supporter group of the Korean national soccer team that advanced with the team to the semifinals during the 2002 World cup.

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The Chiwoo Cheonwang Series is composed of images that represent a timeline of time-honored stories about this legendary warrior. The first release in 2016 presented Chiwoo holding a spear and shield ready for war. The second release in 2017 showed that Chiwoo was drawn up in full array on horseback before charging into the battlefield. The third release in 2018 expressed Chiwoo wielding a sword atop his mighty warhorse on the battlefield. The fourth release in 2019 features Chiwoo observing the battlefield and standing resolute for the next battle. The 2022 offering is a more dynamic, action-packed design .