100 – 1 Florida Goldbacks

Pirates, Storms, and Five Times the Gold

The 5 Florida Goldback contains 1/200 troy ounce of 24-karat gold embedded in a polymer note. This is the workhorse denomination of the series and features Audax (daring), represented by a female privateer navigating stormy seas and facing the unknown.

You get five times the gold of the 1 Goldback. You get imagery tied to Florida’s pirate-filled maritime history, especially along Florida's coast. You get the most popular denomination for everyday Goldback transactions.

The design shows a woman dressed as a privateer, standing firm against wind and waves. She holds navigation tools: a compass, a lantern, a piece of eight, and a map, symbolizing exploration. A pirate flag whips in the storm behind her, and a ship is depicted in the background, representing seafaring adventure. The historical and artistic background of the note highlights the era’s maritime culture and the legendary stories of pirates. The artwork honors legendary female pirates like Anne Bonny and Charlotte de Berry, who sailed Florida’s waters during the Golden Age of Piracy. The theme of bravery conquers is evident as the privateer faces storms and the unknown with courage.

This isn’t romanticized history. Florida’s coastline was a hotbed for privateers and pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries. They used the state’s complex shoreline, barrier islands, and hidden coves to evade naval patrols and launch raids on Spanish treasure fleets.

This note captures that audacity.

What's Inside

• Gold content: 1/200 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold
• Thickness: 0.1 mm (same across all denominations)
• Condition: New, ships in archival-quality sleeve for protection of quality and authenticity
• Purity: 24-karat gold vacuum-deposited onto polymer substrate
• UV security feature (Florida series anti-counterfeit measure)
• Denomination: 5 Goldback (voluntary currency, not legal tender [fks])

Aurum manufactures these using a patented layering process. Gold is applied at the atomic level, creating a thin, flexible, and durable note. The polymer backing provides protection for the gold while maintaining the note’s usability. Each note undergoes a process of verifying the gold content and authenticity, ensuring it contains the correct amount of gold as specified in troy oz.

The 5 Goldback is the standard denomination across all state series. It’s the most commonly transacted unit in the Goldback ecosystem.

Pricing Breakdown

With gold trading around $4,138 per ounce, the 5 Florida Goldback contains approximately $20.69 in melt value. Expect to pay between $40 and $43 per note, depending on volume and dealer.

That’s a 90% to 110% premium over spot.

Here’s what you’re paying for:

• Complex manufacturing (atomic-level gold deposition)
• Artistic design tied to Florida’s pirate heritage
• Voluntary currency accepted at participating merchants
• Collectible value within the Goldback community

If your only concern is metal weight per dollar, buy bullion bars. Alternatively, many investors consider gold or silver coins and silver bullion as traditional options, since coins are widely recognized, easily tradable, and often available at lower premiums. If you want gold, you can actually spend in small increments; this is one of the few options that works.

The Audax Design

The obverse features a female privateer dressed in period clothing from the early 1700s. She stands on a ship's deck as storm clouds gather and waves crash around her. Her clothing whips in the wind, but her stance is firm.

She holds a compass in one hand and a lantern in the other. A piece of eight (Spanish colonial currency) rests nearby. These are symbols of navigation, faith, and economic strategy required to survive at sea.

Behind her, a pirate flag flies. The turbulent ocean and stormy sky reference Florida's hurricane-prone climate and the dangerous conditions sailors faced. The design draws from the lives of real women who sailed as privateers and pirates during the Age of Sail.

Anne Bonny operated in the Caribbean and Florida waters in the early 1700s. Charlotte de Berry, though her existence is debated by historians, became a legendary figure in pirate lore. Both represent the daring required to thrive in Florida's maritime economy when Spanish, British, and French forces clashed over control of shipping lanes.

The reverse includes the Goldback logo, gold weight, and UV-reactive security features visible only under blacklight.

How You'll Use It

The 5 Goldback is the standard transactional unit. You can:

• Spend it at merchants in Florida, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, New Hampshire, and South Dakota
• Trade it peer-to-peer for goods or services
• Give it as an introduction to fractional gold
• Stack it as the core denomination in your Goldback collection

It's not U.S. legal tender. But it functions as a barter instrument wherever both parties recognize its gold-backed value.

The 5 Goldback hits a sweet spot. It's small enough for everyday transactions but contains enough gold to feel substantial. Most Goldback users build their stacks around this denomination.

Storage and Handling

Store your 5 Florida Goldbacks in its protective sleeve. Keep it away from extreme heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. While the polymer is durable, the gold layer can be damaged by sharp objects or repeated folding.

If you're collecting multiple denominations, use a Goldback wallet or dedicated album. These are designed for the note's dimensions and prevent unnecessary wear.

Don't treat it like disposable currency. It's fractional gold with artwork. Handle it accordingly.

Should You Buy It?

The 5 Florida Goldbacks won’t give you the best gold-to-dollar ratio in the precious metals market.

It will give you functional, transactional gold with pirate-themed artwork and practical spending capability.

It’s good for:

• People building transactional gold stacks
• Collectors completing Florida sets—especially meaningful given Florida is a populous state, making the series more significant for residents and collectors
• Anyone interested in Florida’s maritime and pirate history
• Gift-givers looking for something educational and usable

It’s not good for:

• Investors focused purely on the lowest premiums
• Anyone expecting an easy resale at or near the purchase price
• People who need government-backed legal tender

This is the standard-bearer of the Goldback series. If you’re going to own Goldbacks at all, you’ll probably own 5s. They’re the denomination that makes the whole system work.

The 5 Florida Goldback exists for people who want gold they can actually use. It does that job better than any other fractional gold product on the market.