It’s a sin (ZI:SIN to be exact)

안녕하세요 (that’s hello). Thanks to @denby for introducing me to the Korean ZI:SIN series and selling me his back catalogue. I really love these coins!

Cool, you've even got the ghost Scrofa. I always wondered why Korean coins, essentially following the Chinese Lunar cycle, should name them in Latin. Were there any Jesuit missionaries in Korea?

Christianity actually has a big following in Korea. But good point. I thought Latin’s only legitimate use was to make funny Monty Python names.

No, it's used at Hogwarts too. Expelliarmus!

The Cat's Mother wrote:Cool, you've even got the ghost Scrofa.  I always wondered why Korean coins, essentially following the Chinese Lunar cycle, should name them in Latin. Were there any Jesuit missionaries in Korea?

I was not sure about that Ghost Scrofa, I'm collecting this series and you get one of everything except with the Scrofa where you get a standard Scrofa, a Ghost Scrofa and a Reverse Ghost Scrofa - what's all that about?

@Rod Panhard , if you look at @ArcaneCollector 's photo, the two Scrofa coins are on the right on the first and second rows. The one at the top shows a single figure whereas the one underneath has two, Scrofa on the right and her ghost behind and to the left. I haven't a clue what a reverse ghost Scrofa is, I'd not heard of it before reading your post, and a quick Google search doesn't even mention it, it's all plain ghost.

Rod Panhard wrote:

The Cat's Mother wrote:Cool, you've even got the ghost Scrofa.  I always wondered why Korean coins, essentially following the Chinese Lunar cycle, should name them in Latin. Were there any Jesuit missionaries in Korea?

I was not sure about that Ghost Scrofa, I'm collecting this series and you get one of everything except with the Scrofa where you get a standard Scrofa, a Ghost Scrofa and a Reverse Ghost Scrofa - what's all that about?

ZI:SIN are the Twelve Guardians assigned to protect 12 directions. In the legend, they protect the world against evil forces from 12 directions at all times. This issue features Scrofa, who can duplicate herself to fight against demons.

This “Scrofa Ghost” medal highlights Scrofa’s power to duplicate herself, and features the guardian Scrofa in military dress along with a hooded “ghost” version of herself behind her.

They are a nice set. Haven't seen them before

The Cat's Mother wrote: @Rod Panhard , if you look at  @ArcaneCollector 's photo, the two Scrofa coins are on the right on the first and second rows. The one at the top shows a single figure whereas the one underneath has two, Scrofa on the right and her ghost behind and to the left. I haven't a clue what a reverse ghost Scrofa is, I'd not heard of it before reading your post, and a quick Google search doesn't even mention it, it's all plain ghost.

After loads of searching I found another one, the eclipse Scrofa, I still think there was a reverse ghost scrofa where the solid and ghosted scrofa positions were reversed but I can't find it so I might be going doolally.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114749183229

Just looked at it. It's a proof, and sold by APMEX who don't ship to the UK so if you were minded to indulge you would need a local 'agent'.

Thanks  @Rod Panhard. I’ve not seen or heard of those versions. Very nice! I’ll add it to my bucket list.