Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation Releases Limited Run of 1000 Card-Type Gold Pieces (0.5g) to Commemorate Gen.G's LCK Title

18 days after Gen.G came back to beat Hanwha Life Esports 3-1 in the 2026 LCK final, the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation began taking reservations for 1000 card-type gold pieces made of 0.5g of pure gold.

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The regional league prize money received by the 2026 LCK champions is 0 won. This is because on January 8, Riot Games, in an official announcement, eliminated split prize money in regions under the global revenue pool. That does not mean team revenue sharing or player bonuses have disappeared as well. The first commemorative item for Gen.G, that season's champion, is pure gold. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation has released card-type gold to commemorate the title.

Gen.G card-type gold: 0.5g, 1000 pieces, commemorating the 3-1 comeback win

Gen.G beat Hanwha Life Esports 3-1 in the LCK final on September 13. Inven carried a Riot Games announcement saying the win was a comeback in which Gen.G lost Game 1 and then won three straight games. Under the single-season format, it is their second consecutive title, following 2025.

News1 reported that the gold weight of the card-type gold is 0.5g, and the purity marking is Au 999. There are 5 types, 200 pieces per player, for a total of 1000 pieces, capping the issuance. Players' handwritten signatures are included on 10% of the total. As 10% of 1000 pieces, the signed versions number 100, about one in every ten. Signed items are provided randomly, so buyers cannot choose them.

Card-Type Gold Specs at a Glance

Item	Details
Gold weight	0.5g
Purity marking	Au 999
Composition	5 types by player, 200 pieces per type
Total issuance	1000 pieces
Handwritten signature	10% of total (100 pieces), provided randomly
Reservations open	October 1, 2026
Where sold	Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation official shopping mall
Price	Not officially confirmed (a Quasarzone post lists 200,000 won)

Card-type gold reservations open October 1, sold at the Minting Corporation's shopping mall

Reservations opened on October 1. Both Nocut News and News1 reported the same schedule, citing the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation's announcement. The sole point of sale is limited to the Minting Corporation's official shopping mall, Financial News reported. The price appeared as 200,000 won in a Quasarzone post, but that figure has not been checked against the official page. The reservation end date, shipping start date, and any purchase quantity limit have not been confirmed.

2023 T1 Commemorative Gold Medal at 4.18 million won: The Minting Corporation's Esports Precedent

This is not the Minting Corporation's first esports souvenir. According to Riot Games' official notice, gold and silver medals made by the Minting Corporation to commemorate T1's Worlds Championship title in November 2023 were sold in a special sale. The gold medal's price at the time, including VAT, was announced as 4.18 million won. As that is a price from 3 years ago, it is no benchmark for comparison with current gold prices or the price of this card.

Gen.G Is LCK No. 1 Seed, With 7 Titles Overall

The result of the final also settled the Worlds Championship seeding. Gen.G took the LCK No. 1 seed and Hanwha Life Esports the No. 2 seed. The total number of titles differs depending on the scope of the count. Inven counts 7 titles including predecessor teams, and separately notes 6 under the Gen.G name. The '6' in some article headlines is the figure excluding predecessors. Neither number is wrong.

2026 Worlds Championship LCK Representative Seeds (confirmed 2026.09.13)

Seed	Team	Note
No. 1	Gen.G	LCK champion
No. 2	Hanwha Life Esports	LCK runner-up
No. 3	T1	Worlds Championship LCK representative
No. 4	Dplus KIA	Worlds Championship LCK representative

The remaining step is reserving through the official shopping mall. The product specifications are what multiple outlets citing the Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation's announcement consistently reported; the original official press release and the detail page could not be checked directly. The reference time for sold-out status and remaining stock has also not been confirmed. Buyers should check the price and shipping terms on the shopping mall themselves before purchasing. Gen.G's next stage is the Worlds Championship, where they will enter as the LCK No. 1 seed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much is the Gen.G card-type gold?

Quasarzone's launch post lists it at 200,000 won. However, it has not been checked against the official product page, and whether VAT and shipping are included has not been confirmed either.

Q. Can I choose a signed Gen.G card-type gold piece?

No, you cannot. The signed versions are 100 pieces, or 10% of the total 1000, and were reported to be provided randomly.

Q. How much is the prize money for winning the 2026 LCK?

There is no prize money for winning the regional league. Starting in 2026, Riot Games abolished split prize money in regions under the global revenue pool. That does not mean team revenue sharing or player bonuses have disappeared as well.

Related Official Sites

Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation official shopping mall — Check card-type gold reservation and sales information
Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation — Check institutional notices and press releases
LoL Esports official schedule and records — LCK final records and Worlds Championship schedule
Gen.G official website — Team news and roster information

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