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2025 Florida 1/2 Goldback 24K Gold 1/2000th
2025 Florida 1/2 Goldback 24K Gold 1/2000th Troy Ounce Aurum Note
This 2025 Florida Goldback represents a unique form of voluntary currency, containing 1/2000th troy ounce of 24K gold. As a negotiable instrument, it features highly detailed artwork depicting the personification of Hope (Spes) alongside a Cracker Horse, symbolizing Florida's rich history and agricultural heritage. The note is manufactured using vacuum deposition technology, which layers pure gold between protective polymer sheets to create a durable, flexible, and beautiful piece. Each note includes a unique serial number and is marked with its gold purity and weight, making it a distinct collectible or a functional tool for bartering. This 1/2 denomination serves as the smallest entry point into the Florida Goldback series, offering a stunning gold-embedded design that is both a work of art and a store of value.
2025 Florida 1/2 Goldback 1/2000th Troy Ounce 24K Gold
Condition: This item appears to be in uncirculated condition, featuring sharp corners, vibrant coloration, and no visible signs of wear, creases, or handling. As a modern 2025 issue Florida Goldback, it is minted by Valaurum using a proprietary vacuum deposition process that layers 24K gold between protective polymer layers. The metal content is explicitly stated as 1/2000th Troy Ounce of 24K gold. Historically, Goldbacks are designed as local, voluntary currency substitutes, with this specific denomination featuring the virtue Spes (Hope) and Florida-themed iconography including a Cracker Horse. The strike type is a specialized Aurum bullion foil printing which creates a high-detail, proof-like mirrored finish on the reverse. No third-party grading is noted.
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