Title:
Florida Goldback
Description:
The 2025 Florida Goldback series, part of the new Alpha Series, is a set of eight fractional gold currency notes made with .9999 fine 24k gold. Florida is the sixth state to release Goldbacks and the first to introduce three new denominations: the ½, 2, and 100 Goldbacks. [1, 2, 3]
Key Statistics & Denominations
Each Goldback note is an ultra-thin, flexible foil combining actual gold with a durable polymer layer and features unique, Florida-inspired artwork for each denomination. A new UV security feature is included on the reverse side of the notes. [2, 4, 5]
The 2025 Florida Goldback series includes eight denominations ranging from ½ Goldback (1/2000 troy oz gold) to 100 Goldbacks (1/10 troy oz gold). Each note depicts a virtue and corresponding artwork, such as Fidelitas (Loyalty) honoring the Seminole people on the ½ Goldback, Harmonia (Harmony) featuring a Spanish settler on the 1 Goldback, and Libertas (Liberty) with a Gullah-Geechee woman on the 2 Goldback. Other denominations include 5, 10, 25, and 50 Goldbacks, each with unique artwork and virtues. The gold content for the 50 Goldback was not explicitly stated in sources. [2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Additional facts include:
• Manufacturer: Aurum.
• Purity: .9999 fine (24-karat) gold.
• Functionality: They can be used as a complementary local currency and for investment.
• Collectability: The 2025 series is expected to have the largest mintage, while Alpha versions from prior states are considered rarer.
• Packaging: Some sets come in a "GoldbackBox” collector’s case.A detailed list of the denominations, gold content, virtues, and artwork descriptions can be found on Finest Known.
Florida, 2025, 1 Goldback – Alpha
Harmonia (Harmony)
Honor in Discovery
The Florida One Goldback depicts the virtue “Harmonia” (Harmony) through the figure of a Spanish settler, embodying the delicate balance between nature, culture, and history during Florida’s early colonization. She wears cross-shaped earrings, representing the Catholic faith the Spanish settlers carried with them on their voyages. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine stands as a central element in this image, symbolizing the determination of settlers who laid the foundations of European civilization in the New World. In the background, the historic Castillo de San Marcos stands as a powerful emblem of strength. Built between 1672 and 1695 to protect St. Augustine, this fort is the oldest European settlement in the United States. It serves as a reminder of the settlers’ determination to preserve their foothold in “La Florida.” A Spanish galleon sails on the horizon, flying the Florida Flag and the Spanish Cross—a testament to the bravery of those who journeyed across the seas to a new world.
Lush native flora surrounds Harmonia, illustrating the settlers’ efforts to coexist with Florida’s natural beauty. The sabal palm, Florida’s state tree, represents endurance and resilience, mirroring the settlers’ spirit. The orange tree, bearing Florida’s state fruit, signifies the state’s agricultural legacy and economic growth. St. Augustine, believed to be the site of the first orange trees in Florida, marked the beginning of a citrus industry that would become central to the state’s economy. The orange blossom, Florida’s state flower, adds a touch of grace to the scene, symbolizing renewal and growth.
In the foreground, a Spanish guitar bears the engraving “Terra Incognita,” meaning “unknown land,” one of the earliest names given to Florida. This latin phrase reiterates the courage it took to enter uncharted territory. The guitar, an icon of Spanish culture, serves as a bridge between the settlers’ heritage and the unfamiliar world they encountered, reflecting the merging of Old and New World traditions.
From the flamingo to the orange tree, each detail signifies the settlers’ success in building a life in harmony with their surroundings. Harmonia stands as a tribute to the enduring legacy of those who embraced both land and culture in Florida, affirming the principle that there is “honor in discovery.”
Mintage Information
448,000 2025 Florida One Goldbacks have been produced to date.
Key Statistics & Denominations
Each Goldback note is an ultra-thin, flexible foil combining actual gold with a durable polymer layer and features unique, Florida-inspired artwork for each denomination. A new UV security feature is included on the reverse side of the notes. [2, 4, 5]
The 2025 Florida Goldback series includes eight denominations ranging from ½ Goldback (1/2000 troy oz gold) to 100 Goldbacks (1/10 troy oz gold). Each note depicts a virtue and corresponding artwork, such as Fidelitas (Loyalty) honoring the Seminole people on the ½ Goldback, Harmonia (Harmony) featuring a Spanish settler on the 1 Goldback, and Libertas (Liberty) with a Gullah-Geechee woman on the 2 Goldback. Other denominations include 5, 10, 25, and 50 Goldbacks, each with unique artwork and virtues. The gold content for the 50 Goldback was not explicitly stated in sources. [2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Additional facts include:
• Manufacturer: Aurum.
• Purity: .9999 fine (24-karat) gold.
• Functionality: They can be used as a complementary local currency and for investment.
• Collectability: The 2025 series is expected to have the largest mintage, while Alpha versions from prior states are considered rarer.
• Packaging: Some sets come in a "GoldbackBox” collector’s case.A detailed list of the denominations, gold content, virtues, and artwork descriptions can be found on Finest Known.
Florida, 2025, 1 Goldback – Alpha
Harmonia (Harmony)
Honor in Discovery
The Florida One Goldback depicts the virtue “Harmonia” (Harmony) through the figure of a Spanish settler, embodying the delicate balance between nature, culture, and history during Florida’s early colonization. She wears cross-shaped earrings, representing the Catholic faith the Spanish settlers carried with them on their voyages. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine stands as a central element in this image, symbolizing the determination of settlers who laid the foundations of European civilization in the New World. In the background, the historic Castillo de San Marcos stands as a powerful emblem of strength. Built between 1672 and 1695 to protect St. Augustine, this fort is the oldest European settlement in the United States. It serves as a reminder of the settlers’ determination to preserve their foothold in “La Florida.” A Spanish galleon sails on the horizon, flying the Florida Flag and the Spanish Cross—a testament to the bravery of those who journeyed across the seas to a new world.
Lush native flora surrounds Harmonia, illustrating the settlers’ efforts to coexist with Florida’s natural beauty. The sabal palm, Florida’s state tree, represents endurance and resilience, mirroring the settlers’ spirit. The orange tree, bearing Florida’s state fruit, signifies the state’s agricultural legacy and economic growth. St. Augustine, believed to be the site of the first orange trees in Florida, marked the beginning of a citrus industry that would become central to the state’s economy. The orange blossom, Florida’s state flower, adds a touch of grace to the scene, symbolizing renewal and growth.
In the foreground, a Spanish guitar bears the engraving “Terra Incognita,” meaning “unknown land,” one of the earliest names given to Florida. This latin phrase reiterates the courage it took to enter uncharted territory. The guitar, an icon of Spanish culture, serves as a bridge between the settlers’ heritage and the unfamiliar world they encountered, reflecting the merging of Old and New World traditions.
From the flamingo to the orange tree, each detail signifies the settlers’ success in building a life in harmony with their surroundings. Harmonia stands as a tribute to the enduring legacy of those who embraced both land and culture in Florida, affirming the principle that there is “honor in discovery.”
Mintage Information
448,000 2025 Florida One Goldbacks have been produced to date.
Country:
United States
Year:
2022
Mintage:
448,000
Material:
Gold
Denomination:
$1.00
Weight:
.0005 oz
Diameter:
Date Added:
2025-07-02 10:41:41
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$143.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-02-07
Date Added:
2025-07-02 10:41:41
