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2025 FLORIDA 2 GOLDBACK 24K GOLD 1/500 AU
2025 Florida 2 Goldback 24K Gold 1/500 Troy Ounce Negotiable Instrument
This 2025 Florida 2 Goldback represents a unique fusion of currency design and precious metal utility, containing 1/500 troy ounce of 24K gold. The note features a stunning depiction of Fortitudo, or Fortitude, personified by a Seminole woman navigating a dugout canoe through a Florida marshland accompanied by a manatee and roseate spoonbills. This piece is part of the innovative Goldback series, designed as a voluntary local currency with actual gold content vacuum-deposited between protective polyester layers. As a 2025 issue, this item is highly sought after by collectors for its beautiful artwork, high purity, and practical application as a negotiable physical gold instrument. The reverse side shows a mirrored image of the intricate design, confirming the thin-film gold technology used in its production.
2025 Florida 2 Goldback 24K Gold 1/500 Troy Ounce Aurum Note
Condition: This item appears to be in Uncirculated condition, showing crisp edges and no visible signs of wear, folding, or handling. As a modern 2025 issue, it retains its full original luster and structural integrity. The mint is Goldback Inc. under the Aurum brand, produced using vacuum deposition technology. The metal content is confirmed as 1/500 troy ounce of 24K gold. Historically, the Goldback represents a voluntary local currency movement, with this Florida series featuring the personification of Fortitudo (Fortitude) depicted as a Seminole woman in the Everglades. The strike type is a proprietary thin-film gold deposition on a polymer substrate, creating a durable yet flexible gold note. No third-party grading is present, but the item is in as-issued AU condition.
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