Description The Arizona Goldback Series marks the arrival of Goldbacks in the American Southwest. This release highlights designs influenced by Arizona’s extensive history, spanning from the days of Spanish exploration and Mexico’s independence to the territory’s eventual statehood under the United States. Now, 10 Arizona Goldback Gold Notes are available. Note Highlights: Notes arrive in individual currency sleeves! Part of the new Arizona Goldback Series! Distinctive 10 Arizona design! Contains 1/100 troy oz of .9999 pure gold. The female allegory known as Virtus rides with the Buffalo Soldiers of the US Army’s 10th Cavalry. Please keep in mind that Goldbacks are NOT US legal tender. UV security elements on the reverse. In the design of 10 Arizona Goldback Gold Notes, you’ll find the female allegory known as Virtus riding with the members of the US Army’s 10th Cavalry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers. The 10th Cavalry Regiment, one of the original Buffalo Soldier units composed of African American enlisted men and white officers, served with distinction at Fort Huachuca from the 1910s through 1933, patrolling the Mexican border during the turbulent revolutionary period and participating in the pursuit of Pancho Villa. Despite facing harsh discrimination both on and off post—including segregated facilities and racist treatment in nearby communities—these troopers maintained exceptional service records, earning numerous commendations for their professionalism, horsemanship, and courage under fire. Established in 1877 in the rolling grasslands of southeastern Arizona’s Huachuca Mountains, Fort Huachuca was created as a forward operating base to protect settlers from Apache raids during the final conflicts of the Indian Wars, serving as a staging ground for operations against Geronimo. The fort’s strategic location near the Mexican border ensured its continued military relevance long after the Apache wars ended, evolving through multiple missions from cavalry post to intelligence training center. These 10 Arizona Goldback Gold Notes are available in individual currency sleeves. Like a handful of other denominations of Goldbacks, the 10 Goldback is one of the original denominations that has been offered across all state-focused Goldback collections.
