Qty. | Wire / Check | Credit / Debit Card |
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1+ | $170 | $176.80 |
Will Come In Currency Sleeve or Bundled in Packs of 80
2025 Mint Date (Alpha First Edition)
Brand new, straight from the mint.
One Note consisting of 1/40 oz (0.025 oz) .999 fine Gold.
Privately issued currency (Not US Dollar legal tender).
Made in the United States.
Virtue: Hospitalitas (Hospitality)
Enduring Principle: “The open road knows no strangers.”
The Oklahoma 25 Goldback shines a spotlight on the virtue of Hospitalitas—Hospitality, capturing the golden age of the American road trip through the lens of Oklahoma’s role along Route 66, the nation’s most iconic highway.
Bathed in warm, nostalgic sunlight, a young woman sits gracefully on the hood of a 1960 Chevrolet Impala 348 Convertible, smiling toward the horizon. She radiates the openhearted spirit that once defined the heyday of roadside America. Her presence evokes the era between the 1940s and 1960s, when Route 66 wasn’t just a road—it was a journey of freedom, wonder, and welcome.
Commissioned in 1926, Route 66 carved a vital route from Chicago to Santa Monica, passing through Oklahoma’s towns and plains. For many rural communities, this highway was their first direct connection to the national road system—transforming quiet corners into thriving hubs of activity.
During the Dust Bowl, the road became a path to survival. John Steinbeck famously dubbed it the “Mother Road”, as thousands of Oklahomans migrated west seeking hope. But in the decades that followed, Route 66 evolved into a symbol of American hospitality—where the journey itself became as meaningful as the destination.
Oklahoma embraced this spirit with a lineup of unforgettable roadside attractions:
The Blue Whale of Catoosa
The Round Barn of Arcadia
The Pops 66 Soda Ranch
The Golden Driller of Tulsa
And the enduring Rock Café, glowing in the background—an original Route 66 diner that has survived the Dust Bowl, fire, and time itself.
These places weren’t just pit stops—they were invitations. Quirky, heartfelt landmarks built by Oklahomans who believed in welcoming strangers like family.
Above the woman, a hawk soars freely, symbolizing the wide, open promise of the road. Tucked into her hair and resting gently in her lap is the Oklahoma Rose, the state’s official flower—representing enduring beauty, grace, and the pride of the people who call this place home.
She stands for every Oklahoman who’s ever brewed a fresh cup of coffee for a traveler, fixed a tire for a stranger, offered a warm meal, or waved to someone passing by. Through her, Hospitalitas becomes more than an ideal—it becomes a way of life.
As this Goldback reminds us, greatness isn’t just found in where you’re headed—but in the kindness shown along the way.
Inscribed at the bottom is the lasting truth:
“The open road knows no strangers.”
Mint | Generic - Various |
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Year | 2025 |
Country | United States |
Weight | 1/40oz |
Purity | 999 |
Status | Active |
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