{"product_id":"arizona-50-goldback-alpha","title":"Arizona 50 Goldback","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"308\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"339\" data-start=\"312\"\u003eArizona Goldback Series\u003c\/strong\u003e brings Goldbacks to the \u003cstrong data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eAmerican Southwest\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time, celebrating the region’s cultural depth and historical significance. Each denomination in this collection highlights a defining era of Arizona’s past, from \u003cstrong data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"563\"\u003eSpanish colonial exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"600\"\u003eMexican independence\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eits eventual statehood\u003c\/strong\u003e within the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"684\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e50 Arizona Goldback\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as one of the most visually striking designs in the series, honoring the spirit of discovery and scientific pursuit. Struck with \u003cstrong data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"852\"\u003e1\/20 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, this note commemorates the history of astronomy in Arizona through its depiction of \u003cstrong data-end=\"986\" data-start=\"973\"\u003eCuriosity\u003c\/strong\u003e, the allegorical figure of intellectual wonder and exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1078\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003eNote Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1124\" data-start=\"1081\"\u003eComes in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1122\" data-start=\"1092\"\u003eprotective currency sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1168\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003ePart of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eArizona Goldback Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eContains \u003cstrong data-end=\"1215\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e1\/20 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1283\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1231\"\u003eunique 50 Goldback design\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusive to Arizona\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1286\"\u003eObverse depicts \u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003eCuriosity exploring the cosmos\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003eLowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1387\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1389\"\u003eReverse includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1430\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003eUV security elements\u003c\/strong\u003e for authentication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1454\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eGoldbacks are not U.S. legal tender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1881\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003eThe obverse of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1557\"\u003e50 Arizona Goldback Gold Note\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases the allegory \u003cstrong data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003eCuriosity\u003c\/strong\u003e, portrayed as a female figure immersed in scientific study beneath the night sky at \u003cstrong data-end=\"1734\" data-start=\"1712\"\u003eLowell Observatory\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her gaze and instruments are directed toward the heavens, symbolizing humanity’s timeless pursuit of knowledge and the mysteries of the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1905\" data-start=\"1883\"\u003eLowell Observatory\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1945\" data-start=\"1918\"\u003e1894 by Percival Lowell\u003c\/strong\u003e, sits high on a forested mesa overlooking Flagstaff, Arizona. Established to study Mars and the broader solar system, the observatory became a hub for planetary research and discovery. Although Lowell’s own theories about Martian canals were later disproven, his vision laid the foundation for groundbreaking work in modern astronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2284\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eFebruary 18, 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2328\" data-start=\"2310\"\u003eClyde Tombaugh\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 23-year-old astronomer working at Lowell Observatory, made history when he discovered \u003cstrong data-end=\"2427\" data-start=\"2418\"\u003ePluto\u003c\/strong\u003e, the ninth planet in our solar system at the time. This discovery—announced on \u003cstrong data-end=\"2525\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003eMarch 13, 1930\u003c\/strong\u003e, what would have been Lowell’s 75th birthday—cemented the observatory’s place in scientific history. The planet’s name, suggested by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2689\" data-start=\"2659\"\u003e11-year-old Venetia Burney\u003c\/strong\u003e of England, added another layer of wonder to this remarkable achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2956\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003eIn the design, Curiosity’s posture and instruments evoke both the pioneering mindset of early astronomers and the enduring quest for knowledge that drives humanity to explore the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2963\"\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3307\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003eEach \u003cstrong data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"2991\"\u003e50 Arizona Goldback Gold Note\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented in \u003cstrong data-end=\"3070\" data-start=\"3041\"\u003enew, mint-fresh condition\u003c\/strong\u003e and sealed in a \u003cstrong data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3087\"\u003eprotective currency sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. Containing \u003cstrong data-end=\"3168\" data-start=\"3130\"\u003e1\/20 Troy ounce of .9999 fine gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, it remains fully interchangeable with all other Goldbacks while offering a higher intrinsic gold content and enhanced visual intricacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3545\" data-start=\"3309\"\u003eBefore the release of the 100 Goldback denomination in 2025, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"3389\" data-start=\"3374\"\u003e50 Goldback\u003c\/strong\u003e was the largest denomination across all Goldback series, representing the pinnacle of artistry, craftsmanship, and collectible appeal within the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3715\" data-start=\"3552\"\u003eFor additional details or wholesale inquiries, contact:\u003cbr data-end=\"3610\" data-start=\"3607\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3641\" data-start=\"3610\"\u003eMetalStacks Collectors Club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3644\" data-start=\"3641\"\u003e561-529-3001\u003cbr data-end=\"3662\" data-start=\"3659\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" data-end=\"3688\" data-start=\"3665\"\u003esupport@metalstacks.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MetalStacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47272550367477,"sku":"MSAZ50GBCAT15","price":495.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK3-1_5.png?v=1762279726","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/arizona-50-goldback-alpha","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}