Bidspirit auction | US 2025 Arizona Goldback One

US 2025 Arizona Goldback One Half 24ct Gold Aurum Note - This Arizona Goldback is a fractional gold note produced as a voluntary, non-legal tender negotiable instrument. The note is part of the Alpha series, marked with the Alpha symbol and the date 2025. It contains 1/2000th troy ounce of 24 carat gold, manufactured using Aurum gold-infused polymer technology where gold is vacuum-deposited between layers of polyester. The denomination is designated as One Half. The central vignette features an allegorical representation of Fides (Faith), depicted as a woman in historical attire kneeling with a lit candle, set against a background featuring two doves and a Spanish colonial-style mission building. Key inscriptions include ARIZONA GOLDBACK, Negotiable Instrument, and the phrase The Lord is my light. The left side includes a patent notice: AURUM US Patent 10,733,310 Privately Issued Not US Dollar Legal Tender. The serial number AF96924 is printed vertically. The note displays intricate micro-printing and multi-colour gold-toned graphics characteristic of the series.