{"title":"Arizona Goldbacks","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e24 karat fine gold, .999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eExplore the Arizona Goldback Collection, featuring beautifully designed notes infused with real gold and inspired by Arizona's values and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eGoldbacks are a modern form of 24K gold notes designed to hold real, intrinsic value. They're made using patented technology that breaks gold down into tiny fractions (as small as 1\/4000th of an ounce) and seals it between durable polymer layers, creating a flexible, physical form of wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eThese notes are released in regional series in the United States of America. They are so popular in the States, that Goldbacks are now used in day to day transactions in parts of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1215\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith gold historically being trusted as \"real money\", Goldbacks position themselves as a way to resist the inflation that has been eating away at your hard earned savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1215\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNOTE - We are often out of stock of some higher denomination Goldbacks, this is because customers generally order larger numbers of smaller denominations and the larger denominations can be difficult to source or sell out quickly. If you are after something specific please let us know and we will do our best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"arizona-1-2-goldback","title":"Arizona 1\/2 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 1\/2 Goldback - \u003cspan\u003eContains 1\/2000 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork celebrates the virtue of Fides (Faith) through the legacy of Arizona’s earliest \u003cbr\u003eSpanish missionaries, who journeyed Southwest to share beliefs, foster community, and \u003cbr\u003ecultivate the land. A poised young woman sits cradling a candle to symbolize the steadfast light of faith carried by the missionaries. Her traditional Spanish gown and cross pendant honour Catholic heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround her the desert is alive with wildlife: blooming cactus flowers, a swift roadrunner, the tiny elf owl, and a desert spiny lizard. A lemon tree grows at her side, a nod to the agricultural legacy of the missions. Above, white doves take flight, while the mission San Xavier del Bac stands behind her, affectionately known as the “White Dove of the Desert.” The scene is bound together by a guiding principle drawn from Psalms 27:1: “The Lord is my light.” \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530311565646,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-.5.png?v=1777416655"},{"product_id":"arizona-1-goldback","title":"Arizona 1 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 1 Goldback - \u003cspan\u003eContains 1\/1000 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork honours the virtue Temperantia, or Temperance. It reflects the Mexican era of \u003cbr\u003eTubac, after Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the background stands Mission San José de Tumacácori, one of Arizona’s oldest and most important landmarks. At the center is a regal woman in a 19th-century Mexican dress. Her embroidered skirt symbolizes the union of Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican traditions that gave Arizona its roots. Around her are many state symbols: the saguaro blossom (the state \u003cbr\u003eflower), the cactus wren (the state bird), and the two-tailed swallowtail (the state butterfly). In the artwork, you’ll also find a desert tortoise, a Harris’s hawk, a javelina, corn, chiles, and prickly pear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTogether, Tubac and Tumacácori remind us that Mexico’s presence shaped southern Arizona. At the heart of this scene is the enduring truth from Galatians 5:22–23: “The fruit of the Spirit is temperance.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530312450382,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-1.png?v=1777416835"},{"product_id":"arizona-2-goldback","title":"Arizona 2 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 2 Goldback - \u003cspan\u003eContains 1\/500 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet within the immense walls of the Grand Canyon, this scene honours the first documented \u003cbr\u003ejourney through the canyon by boat: the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition. At its heart is the virtue Exploratio (Exploration). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the foreground, a striking young woman embodies the spirit of exploration itself. Her boat is modelled after the sturdy vessels used in the expedition, which carried ten men into uncharted waters. Their expedition produced the first detailed records of the Grand Canyon. \u003cbr\u003eIn the background, Major John Wesley Powell, who led the expedition, is shown seated in his \u003cbr\u003eboat. Two California condors wheel high overhead while a bighorn sheep stands watch from a ledge. The canyon itself towers with striated cliffs, while the rapids at Granite Falls churn with whitewater. This artwork celebrates the enduring spirit of discovery that defines Arizona. Etched on the bottom of this note is scripture “Let us not grow weary.” — Galatians 6:9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530312778062,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-2.png?v=1777416956"},{"product_id":"arizona-5-goldback","title":"Arizona 5 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 5 Goldback - Contains 1\/200 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe virtue of Lex et Ordo—Law and Order—comes alive in this vivid scene from Tombstone, \u003cbr\u003eArizona. The artwork draws inspiration from the infamous 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral. A \u003cbr\u003elaw woman strides forward with Virgil Earp’s U.S. Marshal badge pinned proudly to her chest, embodying the courage of those who stood their ground. Around her, symbolic details enrich the story: the O.K. Corral sets the scene; a Gila monster crawls across the dirt; and desert daisies bloom in reference to Doc Holliday’s biting words, “You’re a daisy if you do.”  \u003cbr\u003eAlong the bottom, the enduring principle is inscribed: “Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530313040206,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-5.png?v=1777417054"},{"product_id":"arizona-10-goldback","title":"Arizona 10 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 10 Goldback - \u003cspan\u003eContains 1\/100 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe virtue of Virtus, or Valor, rides proudly in this tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th \u003cbr\u003eCavalry Regiment. Formed after the Civil War, the 10th Cavalry was made up of African \u003cbr\u003eAmerican soldiers who fought with distinction while confronting racial prejudice within their own country. This artwork captures their enduring spirit of resilience. The central figure sits tall in uniform and saddle gear, carrying the flag with unwavering resolve. Strong and dignified, she reflects the Roman ideal of Virtus: courage in the face of trial, excellence in the performance of duty, and honour The Buffalo Soldiers’ legacy reminds us of the enduring principle: “Let hardship forge you—not harden you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530314678606,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-10.png?v=1777417247"},{"product_id":"arizona-25-goldback","title":"Arizona 25 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 25 Goldback - \u003cspan\u003eContains 1\/40 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the dramatic landscape of the Superstition Mountains near Weavers Needle, the Arizona 25 Goldback honors one of the American West’s most enduring legends: the Lost Dutchman Mine. This artwork captures the spirit of Tenacitas, or Tenacity. The central figure is a courageous woman, clutching a lantern and a treasure map filled with cryptic markings, \u003cbr\u003ejourneying through rugged wilderness. She represents the countless adventurers who, for over a century, have searched these canyons for a lost mine rumored to be filled with untold riches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe horse skull in the foreground nods to one of the earliest chapters of this tale, when the \u003cbr\u003ePeralta family was ambushed and lost their pack animals. Prominently featured is the enigmatic Peralta Stone, a real artifact etched with strange symbols and believed by some to contain clues to the mine’s location.  This design honors the determination to chase what others doubt and the hope that drives every seeker. 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She holds a book embossed with Pluto’s symbol in her \u003cbr\u003eright hand and a telescope in her left. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind her, the iconic observatory dome rises under a star-studded sky. A vintage newspaper clipping on the table recalls the headlines that once proclaimed Pluto as the ninth planet. Above, Pluto itself appears alongside its moon, Charon—a reminder that discovery often reveals more than we first expect. This enduring principle is written along the bottom: “Be still and trust God.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530324640078,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-50.png?v=1777417470"},{"product_id":"arizona-100-goldback","title":"Arizona 100 Goldback","description":"\u003cp\u003eArizona 100 Goldback - \u003cspan\u003eContains 1\/10 T Oz. of 24k gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork Description ----\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in Window Rock, Arizona—a sacred site and the seat of the Navajo Nation—this artwork honours one of the most extraordinary stories of World War II: the Navajo Code Talkers.  In the foreground, a Navajo Code Talker crouches in full WWII Marine uniform, radio in hand. He represents the hundreds of Navajo Marines who created and carried out the only unbreakable code of the war, built from their language. The code was so effective that it was used in every major Marine assault across the Pacific. During the Battle of Iwo Jima alone, more than 800 coded messages were transmitted flawlessly. Behind the Code Talker, the historic Iwo Jima flag \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erises faintly, a powerful reminder of the victories their voices made possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTowering above, Libertas embodies both universal liberty and Navajo strength. She wears a concho belt, a squash blossom necklace, and a flowing dress adorned with Navajo woven patterns. In her hand she holds a spear, representing the Navajo’s long tradition of protecting their land and people.  \u003cbr\u003eAbove her, eagles soar as emblems of vigilance and freedom. Below, Marines move among cactus and desert stone, tying their sacrifice to the land of Arizona itself. The design also bears the seal of the Navajo Code Talker Museum, affirming the partnership with the Navajo Nation in preserving this legacy. The enduring principle is expressed in the Code Talkers’ own words: “Our language was our strongest weapon.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackfire Bullion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530326409550,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/2609\/0574\/files\/AZ25-Alpha-Front-100.png?v=1777417693"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackfirebullion.com\/collections\/arizona-goldbacks.oembed","provider":"Blackfire Bullion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}