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2025 Florida 2 Goldback 1/500 Oz 24K Gold Note
2025 Florida 2 Goldback 1/500 Troy Ounce 24K Gold Note
This 2025 Florida 2 Goldback represents a unique form of voluntary currency containing 1/500 troy ounce of 24K gold. The note features a stunning depiction of Fortitudo, personified as a Seminole woman navigating the Florida Everglades in a dugout canoe alongside a manatee, symbolizing strength and purpose. Utilizing advanced Aurum technology, the 24K gold is layered between protective polyester sheets, creating a durable and beautiful uncirculated note. As a 2025 issue, this gold note is part of a growing series of collectible bullion that combines intricate artwork with physical gold value. This 2 Goldback note is a remarkable piece for collectors looking to own fractional gold in a highly detailed and artistic format.
2025 Florida 2 Goldback 1/500 oz 24K Gold Note
Condition: This item appears to be in uncirculated, pristine condition with sharp corners, straight edges, and no visible signs of wear, folds, or handling marks. The gold leaf surfaces maintain a high-luster, reflective finish on both the obverse and the reverse. The printing is crisp and legible, indicating a well-preserved specimen.
Mint: Valaurum (utilizing the Aurum process) for Goldback Inc.
Metal Content: 1/500 Troy Ounce 24K Gold
Historical Context: The Goldback is a voluntary local currency and the world's first physical gold currency that is interchangeable with other denominations. The 2025 Florida series features the personification of Fortitudo (Fortitude), depicted as a Seminole woman in a dugout canoe alongside a manatee, reflecting the state's cultural and natural heritage.
Strike Type: Thin film vacuum deposition on polymer; features a proof-like, high-mirror finish.
Grading: Ungraded (Raw)
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