Oklahoma 50 Goldback

Oklahoma 50 Goldback - Vigilantia (Vigilance) - 1/20th Troy Ounce 24k Gold

Honor the virtue of Vigilance with the Oklahoma 50 Goldback featuring Vigilantia, embodying unwavering courage in the face of nature's fiercest storms. Set against the dramatic skies of Tornado Alley, this design celebrates Oklahoma's world-renowned role in advancing severe weather science.

The Story: Vigilantia kneels in tall grass with steady composure as wind whips through the plains, lightning forks overhead, and a powerful tornado spirals across the horizon. She captures the awe-inspiring storm through her camera lens, embodying the spirit of those who choose to observe, understand, and prepare rather than fear.

The artwork pays tribute to Oklahoma's VORTEX missions led by NOAA and Oklahoma-based scientists, engineers, and universities. These groundbreaking missions changed the course of meteorology by tracking storms in real-time and studying tornado formation up close, leading to earlier warnings, improved forecasts, and countless lives saved.

Tools of modern storm science appear throughout the scene: Doppler on Wheels units, mobile mesonet vehicles, and weather balloons represent the daily vigilance that Oklahomans bring to one of nature's greatest challenges.

Enduring Principle: "Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong." - 1 Corinthians 16:13

Each year, Oklahoma experiences an average of more than 60 tornadoes, yet the true character of its people shines brightest in the wake of each storm.

Key Features:

• Contains 1/20th of a troy ounce of 24k gold
• Features artwork honoring Oklahoma's leadership in storm science
• Anti-counterfeiting features and unique serial numbers
• Flexible, durable polymer construction
• Spendable gold currency accepted by merchants nationwide

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