Daejeon, South Korea, July 5 (Yonhap) – Limited special medals, made to celebrate the distinguished career of South Korean Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min, went on sale Monday, according to the Corporation. Korea Identification Card, Security Printing and Minting Operation Board (KOMSCO).
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KOMSCO said commemorative medals for the 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur striker, which come in two designs – coins or paper money – are available for purchase on the corporation’s website. KOMSCO said it has manufactured 7,700 units, referring to number seven on Sohn’s uniform.
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The medals, which are certified to be 99.9 percent pure gold or silver, are sold with a guarantee certificate with unique serial numbers, which KOMSCO said will add value and credibility to the products.
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The corporation said part of the proceeds will be used as funds to promote South Korea’s youth soccer development programs.
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During a product launch event in Seoul, Son said he believes the medal was created to encourage him to work harder as a South Korean athlete and become a better player, adding that he will remember the meaning behind the medals.
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Bahn Jahng-shick, president of KOMSCO, said the company will help elevate the country’s national brand by continually introducing high-quality products that encapsulate South Korean style and culture.
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Since his professional debut in the German Bundesliga in 2010, Son has become one of the best South Korean soccer players in history. Son is the top scorer in the country’s history for a European soccer club, with more than 150 goals to date. The South Korean footballer enjoyed his most successful First League season in 2020-2021, scoring 17 goals in 37 games.
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