Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Corporation Releases 'MapleStory' 20th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation announced on the 12th that it will release the 'MapleStory 20th Anniversary Commemorative Medal' in the second half of this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of MapleStory.

Image of the 'MapleStory 20th Anniversary Commemorative Medal'. Provided by Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation

The commemorative medal will be produced and released in a limited quantity of two types of round gold and silver medals, featuring MapleStory's representative icons such as the maple leaf, orange mushroom, and the 20th anniversary emblem.

MapleStory officially launched its service in April 2003 and has enjoyed 20 years of success. The commemorative medal is also significant as it is the first in Korea to be produced and released with a game as its theme.

The Korea Minting Corporation has been producing high-quality commemorative coins for national events and medals featuring Korea's representative cultural heritage and figures. Recently, it has expanded its business area by releasing commemorative medals themed on K-culture icons such as BTS.

Ban Jang-sik, president of the Korea Minting Corporation, said, “Our commemorative medals provide new enjoyment and value through collaboration with various industries. We will do our utmost to ensure that the value of collaboration between Korea’s globally beloved representative game and the Korea Minting Corporation stands out with the release of the MapleStory commemorative medal.”

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