2025 5 Centigram Gold Aurum Texas: Longhorn Steer

This 5 Centigram Texas Lone Star Aurum® Gold Bill is from the inaugural release of the Texas Lone Star series featuring iconic symbols in Texas history. Issued by the State of Texas in partnership with the Texas Bullion Depository. The 5 Centigram Texas Lone Star Aurum® Gold Bill highlights the rugged independence and enduring legacy of the Lone Star State through its iconic Texas Longhorn Steer design. Issued by the State of Texas in partnership with the Texas Bullion Depository (TXBD), this gold bill represents a historic milestone as a state-administered gold note secured by the nation’s only state-operated, audited bullion depository. Each Aurum® Gold Bill is produced using U.S.-patented technology that permanently seals pure 24K gold between durable polymer layers, providing flexibility, longevity, and advanced anti-counterfeiting protection. The design incorporates the Official Seal of the State of Texas, the signatures of Governor Greg Abbott and Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, and the distinctive orange Lone Star—an homage to Republic of Texas currency first issued in 1837.Currency Highlights: Contains 5 centigrams of .999 fine (24K) gold. Individual notes are housed in an archival quality currency sleeve. Face: The design incorporates a longhorn steer, the Official Seal of the State of Texas including the signatures of Governor Greg Abbott and Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, and the distinctive orange Lone Star—an homage to Republic of Texas currency first issued in 1837. Issued by the Texas Bullion Depository (not U.S. legal tender). Manufactured in the USA using patented Aurum® technology.A distinctive collectible combining fine gold and Texas heritage. Add this 2025 5 Centigram Gold Texas Lone Star Note to your cart today! About the Texas Longhorn SteerThe Texas Longhorn Steer is one of the most recognizable symbols of the state’s frontier heritage and enduring spirit. Descended from cattle brought by Spanish explorers, the Longhorn became essential to Texas ranching culture, thriving in harsh conditions and shaping the iconic cattle drives of the 19th century. Known for its resilience, independence, and strength, the Longhorn reflects the values that define Texas itself, making it a fitting emblem of the Lone Star State’s history, economy, and identity.These unique notes contain precise amounts of Gold layered between durable polyester film, making Gold more convenient, affordable, and versatile. Using a proprietary process, each note features an ultra-thin 404 nm layer of Gold—about 1% the width of a human hair—verified through rigorous testing. This form makes authentication easier than traditional coins or bars, and each note is printed with high-resolution, full-color graphics for a beautiful and secure presentation.