The 2025 5 Florida Goldback: Pirate power, gold and collectible glory...

It’s not every day that a negotiable instrument turns heads for both its intrinsic value and its eye-catching design—but the 2025 5 Florida Goldback manages to do just that.

As the latest and most striking addition to my growing Goldback collection, this one really does tick all the boxes. Beauty, value, history, and a hint of rebellious charm… and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t be intrigued by a fierce female pirate captain standing proud in fine gold?

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More than just a pretty face

The 5 Goldback note is a favourite among stackers, and once you lay eyes on it, it’s easy to see why. Depicting a confident, sword-bearing pirate captain—decked out in traditional garb and standing aboard her ship—it brings together a powerful blend of art, symbolism, and strength. There's no damsel in distress here—this lady means business.

The image speaks to Florida’s coastal history, its pirate lore, and perhaps even the spirit of independence that stackers hold close. After all, those of us who collect Goldbacks tend to value freedom, sovereignty, and real money—the kind backed by gold, not just promises.

The practical and the precious

Denominated at 1/200th of a troy ounce of 24k gold, the 5 Goldback holds more value than its smaller siblings, making it an ideal entry point for those wanting to get serious about stacking fractional gold. It's durable, portable, and has a face value backed by actual gold, which is more than can be said for most of the currency in your wallet.

With the Goldback ALPHA series making waves across the stacking community, especially among us in the #silvergoldstackers movement, this 5 denomination note continues to bridge the gap between art and asset.

From collectible to conversation starter:

Every time I show someone my Goldbacks, especially this one, the response is always the same: “That’s real gold?!”

"Yes. It is."

"And it’s beautiful."

"And it’s usable."

That’s what makes it such an amazing piece of this new wave of precious metal innovation. It's one thing to own gold in bars or coins, but to hold something that looks like a currency note—yet shimmers with real gold—is another experience altogether.

A true highlight in my stack

This isn’t just a novelty—this is value you can see and feel. The pirate captain adds flair, no doubt, but she also represents the freedom we all chase by owning tangible, honest money. And as fiat currencies around the world continue to wobble, more people are waking up to the idea that real value isn’t printed… it’s minted.

So yes, the 5 Florida Goldback might just be my favourite from the whole ALPHA series. And who knows? Maybe that has a little something to do with the commanding lady pirate leading the way...