The 5 South Dakota Goldback Gold Note is a stunning example of how art, history, and gold come together in a spendable form. Crafted with 1/200th Troy oz of 24-karat gold, each note is layered into a transparent, flexible polymer that allows real gold to function as a voluntary currency. While not legal tender, Goldbacks are accepted by participating vendors and serve as a beautiful way to invest in physical gold.
Key Features:
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Contains 1/200th Troy oz of 24K gold
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5th official series in the Goldback state collection
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Features Industria (Industry), a symbol of hard work and harvest
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Reverse side displays a mirrored image of the obverse
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Ships individually in a protective currency sleeve
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Not U.S. legal tender; used as voluntary currency
Symbolism & Design:
The obverse of the 5 South Dakota Goldback features Industria, the embodiment of diligence and productivity. She walks joyfully through a sunlit farm field, her basket full of corn and her sundress caught in a warm breeze. Behind her stand grain silos—one proudly painted with the American flag—symbolizing South Dakota’s deep-rooted agricultural legacy.
Industria is surrounded by the fruits of hard labor: sunflowers, wheat, pumpkins, hay, and honey. Each of these elements carries rich symbolism. The sunflower represents abundance, strength, and gratitude—always turning toward the sun, much like one turns toward truth. The presence of honey and the honey bee, South Dakota’s state insect, stands as a testament to the lasting rewards of cooperation and consistent effort.
Inscribed on the note is the phrase “Abound in Good Works,” a call to action inspired by the perseverance of early South Dakotan homesteaders who transformed the plains into fertile land despite hardship.
Mintage Information:
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56,737 South Dakota 5 Goldbacks produced in 2023
Whether collected as art, used as a hedge against inflation, or exchanged in voluntary transactions, the 5 South Dakota Goldback is a meaningful, tangible representation of America’s industrious spirit.
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