Florida 10 Goldback

Florida 10 Goldback - Contains 1/100 T Oz. of 24k gold

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The Florida Ten Goldback highlights the virtue “Innovatio” (Innovation), depicted as a spirited flapper riding the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC). This artwork celebrates the railway’s transformative role in Florida’s development, which Henry Flagler expanded southward through the engineering marvel of the Overseas Railroad, reaching Key West by 1912.

The flapper, holding a ticket in hand, captures the spirit of newfound freedom and opportunity unlocked by the FEC. She embodies the enduring principle, “Innovative ideas build futures.” Modelled after FEC locomotive No. 153, the train commemorates key historical milestones and the resilience that powered this achievement. Symbolic of Florida's natural diversity, a sandwich tern, brown pelican, and dolphins represent forward momentum and innovation. The arches, inspired by the Overseas Railroad, signify the remarkable accomplishment of connecting Florida’s east coast to the rest of the nation.