Description
Specs for each individual goldback value are provided in the following paragraphs:
2025 ARIZONA 1/2 Goldback; 24K Gold Foil Note
Metal Gold
Purity 0.999 (99.9%)
Condition Uncirculated
Weight 1/2000th Ounce
Dimensions 11.8 cm X 6.6 cm
Packaging Plastic Sleeve
Set beneath the luminous towers of Mission San Xavier del Bac, this artwork celebrates the virtue of Fides (Faith) through the legacy of Arizona’s earliest spiritual pioneers. In the late 17th and 18th centuries, Spanish missionaries journeyed across the rugged desert Southwest, founding missions like San Xavier. These missions became centers to share beliefs, foster community, and cultivate the land, shaping Arizona’s identity for centuries.
At the heart of the composition sits a poised young woman, her presence inspired by classical Marian devotion. She gently cradles a lit candle to symbolize the steadfast light of faith carried by the missionaries. Her traditional Spanish gown and cross pendant honor the Catholic heritage of the mission era, while her serene expression conveys quiet strength and reverence.
Around her, the desert comes alive with native Sonoran plants and wildlife: blooming cactus flowers, a swift roadrunner, the tiny elf owl, and a desert spiny lizard. Each one reflects the resilience of this harsh but beautiful land. A lemon tree grows at her side, a nod to the agricultural legacy of the missions, where citrus orchards and gardens flourished.
Above, white doves take flight—a classic emblem of peace and the Holy Spirit. Behind her stands the radiant white facade of San Xavier del Bac, affectionately known as the “White Dove of the Desert.” For Arizonans, this sacred landmark is an architectural treasure and a living testament to the state’s spiritual roots.
The scene is bound together by a guiding principle drawn from Psalms 27:1: “The Lord is my light.”
2025 ARIZONA 1 Goldback; 24K Gold Foil Note
Metal Gold
Purity 0.999 (99.9%)
Condition Uncirculated
Weight 1/1000th Ounce
Dimensions 11.8 cm X 6.6 cm
Packaging Plastic Sleeve
Set amid the desert landscape of early 1800s southern Arizona, this artwork honors the virtue Temperantia (Temperance)—the quiet strength of balance and harmony. It reflects the Mexican era of Tubac, a formative time after Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821.
In the background stands Mission San José de Tumacácori, one of Arizona’s oldest and most important landmarks. Founded in 1691 by Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino, it became a cornerstone of faith and culture in the region. Under Mexican rule, Tumacácori remained a spiritual center for local families, even as reduced resources and Apache raids brought hardship. In 1752, Tubac was established as a presidio and later became part of the Mexican state of Sonora. Together, the mission and town reflected Mexico’s commitment to building strong communities in the far northern frontier.
At the center stands a regal woman in an elegant 19th-century Mexican dress. Her embroidered skirt symbolizes the union of Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican traditions that gave Arizona its roots. Around her, desert life flourishes with state symbols: the saguaro blossom blooms with resilience; the cactus wren sings with resourcefulness; and the two-tailed swallowtail drifts gracefully across the scene. A desert tortoise and javelina at her feet reflect endurance. Corn, chiles, and prickly pear honor the land’s generosity and the Mexican families who cultivated it.
Above, a Harris’s hawk soars through dramatic skies, symbolizing focus and harmony. Together, Tubac and Tumacácori remind us that Mexico’s presence shaped southern Arizona with faith, resilience, and community, a legacy still deeply felt today.
At the heart of this scene is the enduring truth from Galatians 5:22–23: “The fruit of the Spirit is temperance.”
2025 ARIZONA 2 Goldbacks; 24K Gold Foil Note
Metal Gold
Purity 0.999 (99.9%)
Condition Uncirculated
Weight 1/500th Troy Ounce
Dimensions 12.4 cm X 6.6 cm
Packaging Plastic Sleeve
Set within the immense walls of the Grand Canyon, this scene honors one of the most daring chapters in Arizona’s history: the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition. Led by Major John Wesley Powell, this was the first documented journey through the canyon by boat. At its heart is the virtue Exploratio (Exploration), representing the noble pursuit of discovery in the face of the unknown.
In the foreground, a striking young woman embodies the spirit of exploration itself. Windswept and resolute, she rows a rugged wooden craft through swift waters. Her boat is modeled after the ones used in the expedition: the Emma Dean, Maid of the Canyon, Kitty Clyde’s Sister, and No Name. Among the fury of the Colorado River, these sturdy vessels carried ten men into uncharted waters. For nearly three months, the crew endured dangerous rapids, scarce supplies, and constant uncertainty. They mapped the Green and Colorado Rivers, documenting a landscape that had remained a blank space on U.S. maps. Their expedition produced the first detailed records of the Grand Canyon, opening the eyes of the nation to one of Arizona’s greatest natural wonders.
In the background, Major Powell is shown seated in his boat, his right sleeve pinned at the shoulder—a reminder of the arm he lost at the Battle of Shiloh during the Civil War. As a veteran turned scientist, Powell led his men with a vision for advancing knowledge, geography, and natural history.
Two California condors wheel high overhead while a bighorn sheep stands watch from a ledge, embodying the rugged resilience of Arizona’s wildlife. The canyon itself towers with striated cliffs glowing in golden morning light, while the rapids at Granite Falls churn with whitewater.
This artwork celebrates the enduring spirit of discovery that defines Arizona. The Grand Canyon stands as both a setting and a symbol, forever tied to the Powell Expedition that first revealed its majesty to the world.
Etched on the bottom of this note is scripture “Let us not grow weary.” — Galatians 6:9
2025 ARIZONA 5 Goldbacks; 24K Gold Foil Note
Metal Gold
Purity 0.999 (99.9%)
Condition Uncirculated
Weight 1/200th Troy Ounce
Dimensions 14.6 cm X 6.6 cm
Packaging Plastic Sleeve
The virtue of Lex et Ordo—Law and Order—comes alive in this vivid scene from Tombstone, Arizona. The artwork draws inspiration from the infamous 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral, when the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday faced off against the Cochise County Cowboys. The gunfight was over in less than a minute, yet it became one of the most legendary events of the Wild West.
This Goldback reimagines that history through the figure of a law woman who personifies Lex et Ordo. She strides forward with Virgil Earp’s U.S. Marshal badge pinned proudly to her chest, embodying the courage of those who stood their ground. She is both strength and justice incarnate, a reminder that maintaining law and order requires a steady hand when chaos rises.
Around her, symbolic details enrich the story. The O.K. Corral sign anchors the scene to the setting. A Gila monster crawls across the dirt, embodying the desert’s ever-present dangers. Desert daisies bloom in reference to Doc Holliday’s biting words, “You’re a daisy if you do.”
Along the bottom, the enduring principle is inscribed: “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” This Arizona Goldback honors both the history of Tombstone and the timeless virtue of Lex et Ordo—a legacy that still resonates far beyond the O.K. Corral.
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