Arizona 10 Goldback Note (2025 Alpha Series) Limited 1st Edition

Will Come In Currency Sleeve or Bundled in Packs of 100

2025 Mint Date (Alpha First Edition)

Brand new, straight from the mint.

One Note consisting of 1/100 oz (0.010 oz) .999 fine Gold.

Privately issued currency (Not US Dollar legal tender).

Made in the United States.

Virtue: Virtus (Strength & Power, Courage & Bravery)

Enduring Principle: “Let hardship forge you — not harden you.”

The Arizona 10 Goldback celebrates the virtue of Virtus—Strength, Courage, and Bravery—through a powerful tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment. Stationed at Fort Huachuca in southern Arizona, these soldiers were pioneers of resilience and service, patrolling rugged frontiers, protecting settlers, and helping build the infrastructure that connected remote outposts across the American West.

At the center of the composition stands a commanding young woman, clad in the uniform and saddle gear of a cavalry trooper. Her posture is upright and resolute, her gaze fixed forward with the same determination that defined the 10th Cavalry. She embodies the Roman ideal of Virtus: courage in the face of adversity, excellence in duty, and honor carried with pride.

Around her, the Arizona landscape reflects the harsh challenges the Buffalo Soldiers endured. Rugged desert terrain stretches into the distance, punctuated by cacti, rocky outcrops, and desert wildlife, all symbols of the resilience required to thrive in such an unforgiving environment. A mounted horse at her side recalls the mobility and readiness essential to frontier service.

Fort Huachuca itself rises subtly in the background, a lasting emblem of discipline, perseverance, and legacy. The regiment’s history is one of remarkable courage—not only in the face of the physical dangers of the frontier but also against the societal prejudice they endured as African American soldiers after the Civil War.

Every detail of this artwork honors their legacy: the flag she carries, her steady expression, and the surrounding desert all serve as reminders of the bravery, resilience, and steadfast service that defined the Buffalo Soldiers. The Arizona 10 Goldback preserves their story and the enduring truth of Virtus: let hardship shape character, not diminish it.